Medical Billing

Our client, a nonprofit organization in Chicago, is seeking a Medicaid Billing Specialist/Office Manager on a contract basis (4-5+ months, with potential to convert to full-time employment). This is a fully onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies and state funders either electronically or by paper.
• Processes payments from insurance companies.
• Completes pre-authorizations for insurance companies.
• Enters all client data/transactions related to client case openings, changes, deletions, services, and closings submitted by all units of service.
• Handles occasional receptionist duties for the Outpatient Clinic, including receiving, informing, and directing self-referred and scheduled patients, as well as responding to telephone inquiries.
• Performs front office tasks such as typing, answering telephones, copy work, and delivering mail when time permits.
• Enters all closing information at the end of each month.
• Manages filing and maintains records related to job responsibilities.
• Checks DARTS and Medicaid status for accuracy, prints copies, and informs the Office Coordinator of any issues.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including special projects.

Pay

$19 to $21 per hour.

Schedule

Contract basis (4-5+ months, with potential to convert to full-time employment). Fully onsite position.