You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Billing Specialist to join their team. The primary responsibilities include managing complex financial transactions such as account reconciliation, processing payments, resolving payment discrepancies, and handling billing inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Reconciliation: Accurately balance and reconcile health plan accounts receivables to ensure all financial records match incoming payments.
• Financial Processing: Manage complex financial transactions, including posting payments, processing refunds, and handling write-offs.
• Payment Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve issues related to returned payments or mismatched billing data.
• Billing Inquiries: Respond to specific billing questions from members, which may involve explaining government policies such as grace periods.
• System Navigation: Utilize multiple computer programs simultaneously to identify outstanding balances and verify payment deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills; analytical skills
• 5 years of related experience in finance or banking
• Associates degree at least
• Proficient in Excel to handle complex reconciliation tasks
• Preferred: Banking background; experience with government policies regarding grace periods

Experience

• 5 years of experience in finance or banking

Skills

• Proficient in Excel for complex financial reconciliation
• Strong analytical skills

Additional Requirements

• Potential for extended hours/weekends during peak enrollment seasons (January)
• Hybrid schedule available after ~8 weeks of training/shadowing

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.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

^*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).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Insurance division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing medical and confidential records, verifying financial information, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. 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