Medical Insurance Billing Specialist

Cardiac Study Center•Tacoma, WA

12d•$21 - $38•Remote

About The Position

As a Medical Insurance Billing Specialist , you’ll play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of our outpatient cardiology services. Your work ensures timely and accurate insurance processing, supports patients through excellent billing communications, and strengthens clinic operations through compliant and detailed account management. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to collaborate across departments while deepening your understanding of medical billing in a specialty setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 1 year of healthcare experience
At least 1 year of medical billing and insurance claim processing experience
Familiarity with CMS1500, COB, PHI, and other medical billing terminology
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Comfortable using payer websites for eligibility and claim status
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPIC or similar EMR systems
Prior billing experience in a specialty practice (e.g., cardiology)

Responsibilities

Call insurance companies to check claim status, reprocess claims, and file appeals
Analyze aging reports and address outstanding or denied claims
Identify trends in insurance denials and escalate as needed
Ensure all account activity and claim communications are HIPAA-compliant
Document every account interaction with clarity and accuracy
Post payments and ensure proper balance allocation across accounts
Adjust and resubmit claims to primary and secondary payers
Participate in phone rotations to support incoming billing-related calls
Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to resolve claim-related issues