Billing Specialist

Aston Carter•Kansas City, MO

3d•$20 - $23•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Billing Specialist who will provide supplemental accounts receivable support and manage payer follow-up activities. The role involves analyzing unpaid, underpaid, and denied claims to identify root causes and take necessary actions.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in commercial healthcare billing.
Proficiency with Cerner Community Works EHR (Oracle Health Communityworks).

Nice To Haves

Experience in claims processing, invoicing, and medical billing.
Ability to analyze aging reports and handle appeals effectively.

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.