Billing Specialist II

US Oncology Network•Mokena, IL

6d•$19 - $29

About The Position

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Billing Specialist! We are pleased to announce the establishment of our new Central Billing Office (CBO), created to support the continued growth and operational needs of our multi-specialty oncology practice. This dedicated department will serve as a centralized resource for revenue cycle functions, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and high-quality service for both patients and clinical teams. As cancer care grows more complex, so does the financial journey that accompanies it. Our CBO is being built to meet that challenge with innovation and a commitment to operational excellence. We're assembling a team of driven, knowledgeable professionals who are ready to streamline processes, optimize reimbursement, and support our clinical teams for overall practice success. As we launch the CBO, we are seeking skilled professionals who are motivated to help shape an efficient, collaborative, and high performing team. Those who join will play an essential role in creating workflows, strengthening operations, and supporting the long-term success of our oncology practice. SCOPE: Under general supervision , the Billing Specialist II is responsible for all claim submissions, which includes verifying accuracy of charges and patient demographic information on claim detail . Responsible for timely follow-up with patients and third-party payers . Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards .

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required .
Minimum three years experience in a medical business office setting strongly preferred .
Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required .
Working knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and ICD‑10 required , and oncology‑specific billing guidelines preferred .

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent preferred .
Experience with medical billing software AthenaIDX strongly preferred.
Experience in oncology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and validate charges interfaced from the EHR or ancillary systems before final posting.
Verify coding completeness and appropriate provider documentation to support all charges , including validating modifiers, diagnosis-to-procedure compatibility, and charge-level coding accuracy.
Reconcile incoming charge interfaces daily to identify missing, duplicate, or incomplete charges and m aintain logs /r econciliation reports to ensure all encounters and services are accounted for.
Monitor system edits, charge holds, and scrubber errors to ensure timely correction and submission of claims.
Assist in internal audits or pre‑billing checks to minimize billing errors and claim denials.
Coordinate with clinicians, coders, and revenue cycle staff to ensure complete and accurate charge capture, communicate any documentation deficiencies or coding concerns to appropriate personnel , and p rovide feedback to management regarding interface issues or workflow improvements.
Navigate multiple billing systems, clearinghouses, and EHR/PMS platforms efficiently.
Utilize system reports to identify unbilled encounters, missing charges, or charge lag patterns.
Ensure all charge entry and data handling practices meet HIPAA, payer, and compliance requirements according to SOP
Protect patient confidentiality and maintain secure, accurate financial and clinical information.
Any other billing/administrative duties assigned by billing manager .