Medical Billing Specialist

Los Angeles, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026 Founded in 1996 by Dr. Ari D. Kalechstein, Executive Mental Health (EMH) is a provider of integrated mental health services, including psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychology, and offers support for patients who experience a wide array of mental health conditions. Our team has earned a reputation within the community as a trusted partner for quality mental health care. Our reputation is based on the capacity of EMH clinicians to forge personal relationships with patients, respond to individual patient needs, and commit to best practices when providing clinical practice care. EMH offers comprehensive psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neuropsychological evaluations in our Los Angeles outpatient clinic, and has worked with over 250 acute and long-term care facilities across the state of California and Nevada. Our award-winning group of clinicians is comprised of highly-trained psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and clinical psychologists. Our goal is to assess and identify each patient’s individual needs and provide evidence-based, clinically effective psychological interventions and treatments. Job Description FOR CALIFORNIA-BASED CANDIDATES ONLY -- MUST RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA The award-winningteam at Executive Mental Health (EMH), is a leading behavioral healthcare groupin the State of California, who is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist with 3-5 years of experience for afull-time position with the company to support the growth of EMH as a trustedprovider of integrated mental healthcare and play a critical role in healthcare.The position offers competitive pay and benefits such as fully coveredhealthcare, 401K retirement plan, paid parental leave, and more. As a valued employee of Executive MentalHealth, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality billingsupport to our clinicians offering patient care across California. Our medicalbilling experts benefit from the stability of an administrative position in afast-growing industry, enjoy the support of and camaraderie among their peers,and opportunities for professional growth as an essential part of the company’sfunctioning. Reporting directly to the Head of Billing, theMedical Billing Specialist acts as the bridge between the team of practitionersand insurance companies and contributes to the practice's overall revenueperformance. As an advocate for our patients, you’ll be working with a team makinga positive difference in the lives of the people of our community. The ideal candidate will offer from 3 to 5years of experience handling accounts receivable, including collections,private billing, census reporting, Medicare, Medicaid, and Private insurancemanagement (HMO); and maintaining accurate accounting records. This position isremote with a PST preferred time zone. A stable internet connection is requiredand virtual communication via Microsoft Teams is required. Responsibilities: Act as a valued member of the EMH team Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction. Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction. Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co- workers, residents,families, and visitors. Routinely attend department meetings and on-going in-service and training programs, to present and exchange pertinent information. Relay information between licensed staff and other staff members, and provide them with updates as needed. Support EMH’s strategic planning and optimal financial reporting Contribute billing information needed for strategic plans and reviews. Implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. Resolve problems and identify billing system improvements. Ensure timely verifications & referrals Confirm/Verify insurance benefits and financial data with the appropriate carrier via on-line verification systems or telephone inquires. Obtain and update demographic, next-of-kin, and insurance information, including referrals, authorizations and signatures on patients following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations. Respect patient confidentiality and withholds restrictive information according toHIPAA guidelines. Collect appropriate documentation for managed care programs regarding referrals and authorizations. Facilitate payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting Adhere to established reporting procedures to ensure that the numbers balance. Maintain working knowledge of all required computer systems. Maintain current and accurate computer data. Offer administration team support Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquires. Answering, forwarding, screening phones calls and routing calls as necessary. Assist with administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes,making travel plans but not limited to scanning of medical records Schedule appointments according to the templates/departmental scripts while meeting business unit scheduling accuracy requirements. Schedule appointments according to the physician templates for similar types of physicians, generally at one office or multiple session timeshares (single specialty phone room or front desk environment). The job description above includes duties that are essential functions, or fundamental duties. The essential functions of the Medical Billing Specialist may differ based on job performance, staffing needsand demand. Desired skills and aptitudes Professional integrity: Consistency, compassion, cultural competence, and sensitivity. Critical thinking: Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution. Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills. Requirements Qualifications (required) Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Billing Specialist (required) University Degree (desired) High School Degree or equivalent (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Zohorecruit