Medical Biller (ZR_24821_JOB)

This is a remote position.

Our client is looking for a Medical Biller with experience in pediatric practices to join their team. In this role, you’ll handle end-to-end billing tasks—processing insurance claims, posting payments, verifying coverage, and communicating with patients to ensure accurate and timely billing.

You’ll work remotely in a fast-paced environment, supporting a U.S.-based medical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Billing: Verify charges, enter coding, and submit insurance claims accurately and on time.
  

• Insurance Claims: Submit claims (electronic/paper), follow up on unpaid or denied claims, and resolve issues.
  

• Payment Posting: Post insurance and patient payments, adjustments, and reconcile accounts.
  

• Medical Coding: Use correct codes for diagnoses and procedures (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). Fix coding errors as needed.
  

• Account Reconciliation: Review accounts, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with insurance or patients.
  

• Patient Communication: Discuss balances, insurance details, and payment options with patients.
  

• Insurance Verification: Confirm patient eligibility, coverage, and financial responsibility before services.
  

• Compliance & Documentation: Follow HIPAA and regulatory standards; maintain accurate billing records.
  

• Reporting: Generate billing and A/R reports; support revenue tracking and financial reporting.
  

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or billing/coding certification preferred)
  

• 1–2 years of medical billing and insurance claims experience
  

• Experience with EMR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred)
  

• 1–2 years of experience in a pediatric practice
  

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of billing procedures, insurance claims, and payment posting
  

• Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding
  

• Familiar with insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and denial resolution
  

Regulatory Knowledge

• Understanding of HIPAA and compliance standards
  

• Familiarity with Medicaid and commercial insurance guidelines
  

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication
  

• Ability to explain billing and insurance details to patients
  

• Strong customer service and patient-centered approach
  

Analytical & Organizational Skills

• High attention to detail
  

• Problem-solving skills for denied claims and discrepancies
  

• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks
  

• Reporting and data analysis for account and revenue tracking
  

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
  

• Ability to work independently and with a remote team
  

• Comfortable using billing software and data entry tools
  

Independent Contractor Perks

• HMO coverage (for eligible locations)
  

• Immediate hiring
  

• Permanent remote/work-from-home setup
  

• Stable freelance job