Medical Billing Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to support healthcare revenue cycle operations in Tacoma, Washington. This is a long-term contract position focusing on accurate claim submission, payment follow-up, and account resolution while helping maintain timely reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit medical claims accurately and promptly to insurance carriers and other payers.
• Review billing information for completeness, correct coding, and compliance with payer requirements before transmission.
• Investigate denied, rejected, or delayed claims and take appropriate action to secure reimbursement.
• Follow up on outstanding balances by coordinating with insurers, patients, and internal teams to resolve account issues.
• Perform collection activities on unpaid claims while maintaining professionalism and adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Use ePACES and related billing platforms to verify claim status, update account details, and document actions taken.
• Reconcile payments, adjustments, and account activity to ensure billing records remain accurate and current.

Requirements

• Experience working in medical billing within a healthcare, clinic, or related administrative setting.
• Working knowledge of medical coding principles and their impact on claim accuracy and reimbursement.
• Ability to manage medical collections and pursue outstanding payments in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with medical claims processing, including submission, follow-up, and denial resolution.
• Hands-on experience using ePACES or similar payer and billing systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial and patient account records.
• Effective communication and organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.

Benefits

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