Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to support healthcare revenue cycle operations in Tacoma, Washington. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate claim submission, payment follow-up, and account resolution while helping maintain timely reimbursement. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of medical billing workflows, coding practices, collections activity, and claims processing, along with the ability to work efficiently within electronic payer systems such as ePACES.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit medical claims accurately and promptly to insurance carriers and other payers.
• Review billing information for completeness, correct coding, and compliance with payer requirements before transmission.
• Investigate denied, rejected, or delayed claims and take appropriate action to secure reimbursement.
• Follow up on outstanding balances by coordinating with insurers, patients, and internal teams to resolve account issues.
• Perform collection activities on unpaid claims while maintaining professionalism and adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Use ePACES and related billing platforms to verify claim status, update account details, and document actions taken.
• Reconcile payments, adjustments, and account activity to ensure billing records remain accurate and current.• Experience working in medical billing within a healthcare, clinic, or related administrative setting.
• Working knowledge of medical coding principles and their impact on claim accuracy and reimbursement.
• Ability to manage medical collections and pursue outstanding payments in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with medical claims processing, including submission, follow-up, and denial resolution.
• Hands-on experience using ePACES or similar payer and billing systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate financial and patient account records.
• Effective communication and organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.