Billing Specialist I

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The role of Billing Specialist II is to ensure that Cherry Health is paid for services rendered and is responsible for all aspects of accurate patient accounts receivable including but not limited to, insurance verification, billing, claims follow-up, and posting of payments. This is a full time, benefit eligible position working 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday. This is a hybrid position working onsite at our downtown Grand Rapids location Tuesday and Wednesdays. This role will be supporting a different projects to support the billing team. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of medical billing processes, payer rules, and reimbursement methodologies, including Medicaid/Medicare and commercial insurance.
• Understanding of accounts receivable management, payment posting, and reconciliation procedures.
• Familiarity with payer rejections, denials management, and claims resubmission processes.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), practice management systems, and billing software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and interpret payer updates, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with payers, patients, staff, and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve A/R goals.
• Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and accuracy in maintaining patient financial records.
• Adaptability to changing payer requirements, organizational needs, and workflow adjustments.
• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position.
• Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.
• At least two years’ experience as a biller in a health care setting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a certifying body dependent on assigned specialty is preferred. Examples are the following: Certified Professional Biller (CPB) Community Health Billing and Coding Specialist (CH-CBCS) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) Staff hired prior to September 2025 will not be required to obtain a certification.
• Bilingual skills may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review and post payments from all insurance, client, and third-party funding sources to ensure accurate patient financial records are maintained.
• Responds to billing and collection inquiries in a timely manner.
• Regularly work outstanding accounts receivable effectively and efficiently to meet accounts receivable management expectations.
• Process payer rejections and outstanding claims timely to ensure maximum reimbursement is received.
• Communicate and educate payer requirements and changes to front-end staff of your assigned locations.
• Research payer updates and requirements as needed and communicate with leadership on findings.
• Communicate tactfully with patients regarding bills by telephone, mail, and in person.
• Utilize the collection agency as stated in Agency policy.
• Assist and maintain reconciliation for annual cost reporting required by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• Post insurance and patient payments as needed.
• Serve as a mentor and role model by providing guidance, support, and training to team members.
• Maintain an approachable and collaborative demeanor to foster a positive and supportive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED