Medical Billing Assistant
About The Position
Bright Light Medical Imaging is a physician-led, multi-location imaging center where professionals don’t just work—they belong. We foster a supportive, team-driven culture that feels like family, where every member is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. With cutting-edge technology, opportunities for advancement, and a workplace built on integrity and compassion, our team loves coming to work each day. Employees here aren’t just colleagues; they’re part of something bigger—a community that truly cares. If you’re looking for a career where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and you feel at home, Bright Light is the place for you. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Medical Billing Assistant (full-time) Location: Onsite Arlington Heights Days/Hours: Monday- Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE: Insurance eligibility and coverage verification Posting insurance and patient payments in the correct accounts Processing and tracking patient payments Fill in coverage when team members are off, assisting with billing tasks Investigate and resolve discrepancies in patients' accounts, including correcting billing-related errors Follow up with Doctors and other clinical staff for any missing information as it pertains to billing Support departmental communications with billing calls, emails and chats Handle patient phone calls Other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS: Solid, concise verbal and written communication skills Insurance posting experience preferred Ability to meet strict deadlines Highly focused on detail, exceptional organizational abilities Flexibility to adapt quickly to any disruptions or changes in the day Ability to be resourceful and self-reliant to take initiative making decisions when issues arise Multitasking and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS : High School Diploma or GED Certificate Knowledge of medical terminology preferred Knowledgeable with reading and interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Attention to detail: Ability to accurately review and interpret medical records for billing and coding purposes Experience with electronic health records (EHR) Intermediate level of Microsoft Office applications B E NEFITS & PERKS: Competitive pay and growth opportunities Paid on-site training 401(k) with company match, when eligible Multiple private health insurance options Paid time off plus designated holidays Annual uniform allowance Quarterly appreciation breakfast/Lunch
Requirements
- Solid, concise verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Highly focused on detail, exceptional organizational abilities
- Flexibility to adapt quickly to any disruptions or changes in the day
- Ability to be resourceful and self-reliant to take initiative making decisions when issues arise
- Multitasking and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks
- Possess information research skills
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Knowledgeable with reading and interpreting Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
- Attention to detail: Ability to accurately review and interpret medical records for billing and coding purposes
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR)
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Insurance posting experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Insurance eligibility and coverage verification
- Posting insurance and patient payments in the correct accounts
- Processing and tracking patient payments
- Fill in coverage when team members are off, assisting with billing tasks
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in patients' accounts, including correcting billing-related errors
- Follow up with Doctors and other clinical staff for any missing information as it pertains to billing
- Support departmental communications with billing calls, emails and chats
- Handle patient phone calls
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive pay and growth opportunities
- Paid on-site training
- 401(k) with company match, when eligible
- Multiple private health insurance options
- Paid time off plus designated holidays
- Annual uniform allowance
- Quarterly appreciation breakfast/Lunch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
