Billing Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or mental health revenue cycle operations.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and/or medical billing software.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of insurance billing processes, claims submission, and payment posting.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial and billing data entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for payer and client interactions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve claim denials, billing discrepancies, and account issues.
• Ability to multitask and manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Submit electronic or paper claims to insurance companies or other payers.
• Verify claims meet payer requirements before submission.
• Ensure billing data is accurate, complete, and compliant with contracts and payer rules.
• Investigate denied claims, make corrections, and resubmit denied or rejected claims as needed.
• Record incoming payments and apply them correctly to accounts.
• Reconcile payments against invoices and account balances, and identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Communicate with payers regarding unpaid invoices and assist with collection efforts when necessary.
• Enter charges into billing systems on time when needed for specific programs.
• Maintain accurate billing records and audit trails, and update account information in billing systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Respond to billing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly eligibility.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including the insurance specialist, intake, and finance.
• Register clients who do not have insurance in NMStar.