Medical Billing Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join a busy healthcare team in New Jersey. This fully onsite role is a contract opportunity with permanent potential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit medical billing transactions accurately to support timely reimbursement.
• Examine claims for completeness and correct errors before transmission to insurance carriers or payers.
• Investigate rejected, denied, or unpaid claims and take appropriate action to resolve outstanding issues.
• Support insurance verification, post payments, and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
• Keep patient billing information and account documentation current within the billing system.
• Respond to billing-related questions by working closely with internal staff and coordinating issue resolution.
• Use billing platforms, including proprietary systems and EPACES, to complete daily processing tasks efficiently.
• Assist with collections activities and other administrative support duties related to the revenue cycle as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in medical billing within a healthcare environment.
• Previous billing experience in a surgical practice is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of claims processing, insurance procedures, payment posting, and account follow-up.
• Working knowledge of medical coding, medical collections, and medical claims handling.
• Ability to learn new billing applications quickly and work effectively within proprietary software systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the organizational skills needed to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, fully onsite setting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.