Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced  Billing Specialist / Accession Specialist to join our growing diagnostic laboratory team. This dual-role position is ideal for candidates with experience in both  medical laboratory billing and  specimen accessioning . The successful candidate will ensure accurate patient and insurance billing while supporting laboratory operations through proper specimen intake, data entry, and accessioning procedures.

Key ResponsibilitiesBilling Specialist Duties

• Process and submit insurance claims accurately and timely.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance eligibility, and billing information.
• Follow up on denied, rejected, or unpaid claims.
• Post payments, adjustments, and reconcile accounts.
• Work with commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and patient account issues.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and laboratory billing regulations.

Accession Specialist Duties

• Receive, inspect, and accession incoming laboratory specimens.
• Verify specimen integrity, patient information, and test requisitions.
• Enter specimen and patient data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Label, track, and route specimens according to laboratory protocols.
• Communicate with physician offices and clients regarding missing or incomplete information.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards and chain-of-custody procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of experience in a  diagnostic laboratory, pathology, molecular, toxicology, or clinical laboratory setting .
• Experience with  medical billing and claims processing .
• Experience with  specimen accessioning and laboratory workflows .
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), EMR/EHR systems, and billing software.
• Strong understanding of insurance verification, claim submissions, and denial management.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding.
• Experience with laboratory billing for molecular, toxicology, pathology, or clinical testing.
• Prior experience working with Medicare and commercial payers.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a must.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Holidays.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person