Billing Specialist

Aston Carter•Bainbridge Island, WA

27d•$20 - $23•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Billing Specialist to provide supplemental accounts receivable support for assigned accounts and payer follow-up activities. The ideal candidate will analyze unpaid, underpaid, and denied claims, identify their root causes, and take the necessary actions to resolve these issues. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of claims processing and payer interactions.

Requirements

Claim processing
Insurance management
Accounts receivable management
Invoicing
Health insurance knowledge
Medical billing proficiency
Aging report analysis
Handling appeals
2+ years of commercial billing experience within the healthcare industry.
2+ years of experience working within Oracle Health Communityworks EHR (formerly known as Cerner Communityworks).
Proficiency with Excel.

Nice To Haves

EPIC or Meditech EHR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as supplemental AR support for assigned accounts and payer follow-up activities.
Analyze unpaid, underpaid, and denied claims to identify root cause and required action.
Review EOBs, remittances, and payer correspondence to resolve outstanding balances.
Submit corrected claims, appeals, and reconsiderations with appropriate documentation.
Perform timely follow-up with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers via phone and payer portals.
Work assigned AR inventories, aging reports, and credit balances to resolution.
Identify trends impacting cash flow, denials, or payer performance and escalate as appropriate.
Document all actions and outcomes within the client’s patient accounting system.
Support additional AR follow-up or stabilization activities as defined collaboratively with client leadership during the engagement.