Collections Specialist

Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist
Location: Remote
Pay: $21/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (any time zone)
Duration: 3 months (temporary)

Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will primarily work with physician claims, utilizing our internal EMR system to handle billing processes and create claims. Your responsibilities will include making minor edits to claims and submitting disputes through payer portals. This position focuses exclusively on major commercial payors, with no government payor experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Work exclusively with 1500 claim forms for physician billing.
• Use our internal EMR system for billing and claim creation; minimal edits may be needed.
• Manage approximately 50 - 60 accounts per day, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Submit disputes through payer portals as necessary.

Qualifications:
Must-Haves:

• 1+ years of recent experience in Accounts Receivable (AR), specifically working with commercial payers.
• Proficiency in G Suite, especially Google Sheets/Excel.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in behavioral health billing.
• Previous remote work experience.

If you are passionate about medical billing and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team!

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)

• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.