Job Description:

The Medical Billing and Administrative Specialist will provide comprehensive administrative, billing, insurance, and patient coordination support to help maintain efficient practice operations and ensure timely patient care. The role will manage prior authorizations, patient scheduling, medical billing, insurance verification, claims follow-up, payment tracking, and patient documentation while providing reliable administrative support to the practice.

Training and Regular Work Schedule:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
• Total Work Hours: 40 hours per week
• Lunch Break: 1-hour unpaid lunch break
• During Training: Lunch break will be scheduled from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
• After Training: The 1-hour lunch break will be flexible and can be coordinated based on the client's preference and operational needs.
• Important Note: The 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST schedule applies to both the entire training period and the regular work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and submit prior authorizations to help ensure timely patient care.
• Manage patient scheduling and coordinate appointments efficiently.
• Handle medical billing, including claim submissions and payment tracking.
• Contact insurance companies to verify patient coverage and benefits.
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding outstanding claims and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Proactively follow up on claims and authorizations to prevent delays, missed payments, and interruptions in patient care.
• Provide consistent administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day practice operations.
• Deliver professional and reliable customer service to patients, insurance representatives, and internal team members.
• Collaborate effectively with the team to complete administrative and billing-related tasks.
• Manage multiple responsibilities, systems, and platforms simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and organization.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in medical billing, healthcare administration, medical office administration, or a related healthcare environment.
• Experience with prior authorization processing and insurance follow-up.
• Knowledge of medical billing processes, claim submissions, and payment tracking.
• Experience verifying insurance coverage and communicating with insurance companies.
• Strong customer service and professional communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and platforms simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail when handling patient and billing information.
  
  

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations (for full-time roles only)

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.