Medicaid Biller

Medical Billing Collections Specialist

Pay: $25-$26/hour

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)

Schedule: Hybrid (Remote 4 days/week after initial training)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7AM-4PM

Are you an experienced medical billing professional with a strong background in insurance follow-up and claims resolution? Our client is seeking a Medical Billing Collections Specialist to join their revenue cycle team. This opportunity offers a flexible hybrid schedule and the potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned insurance payer accounts and follow up on outstanding claims
• Investigate denied, underpaid, and rejected claims to determine root causes and next steps
• Correct billing discrepancies and resubmit claims for payment
• Prepare and submit appeals for denied claims
• Monitor aging reports and work outstanding account balances
• Maintain productivity and quality standards while ensuring timely claim resolution
• Document account activity and updates accurately within billing systems
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve reimbursement issues and improve collections outcomes

Qualifications

• Prior experience in medical billing, accounts receivable, or insurance collections
• Strong understanding of claim denial management and appeals processes
• Experience working with Medicaid claims preferred
• Knowledge of payer guidelines, reimbursement practices, and revenue cycle processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to meet productivity goals in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with medical billing systems and Microsoft Office applications

Position Details

• Focus primarily on Medicaid-related accounts
• Work approximately 80 transactions per day
• Hybrid schedule: Remote four days per week and onsite every Wednesday
• Contract position with the opportunity to convert to a permanent role within 6 months based on performance
• Ongoing monthly performance reviews throughout the assignment

Benefits statement: LHH offers medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings options and other value-added benefits to our associates on assignment.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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