Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Cumberland, RI
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Telecommute: Not Eligible

Part-Time Comprehensive Benefits Package Available.

Welcome to Mercy, where the mission meets you!

Are you a Medical Billing Specialist with a heart for service and a passion for supporting accurate, efficient healthcare billing? Join the Sisters of Mercy , and be part of something extraordinary —caring for those who have spent their lives caring for others.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Support the well-being of our Sisters through accurate health insurance and billing processes.

• Work in a collaborative, mission-centered environment.

• Make a meaningful contribution to the efficient management of health benefits throughout the Institute.

What You’ll Do:

• Process medical claims accurately and submit them to insurance payers in a timely manner.

• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on aging claims.

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits before submitting claims.

• Investigate and resolve claim denials, identify root causes, and resubmit claims as needed.

• Review medical billing and coding for accuracy and compliance.

• Maintain accurate health benefits, patient, and insurance records in billing systems and databases.

• Follow HIPAA requirements and payer-specific billing guidelines.

• Prepare billing reports, performance metrics, and updates as needed.

• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to resolve billing issues.

• Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy and efficiency.

• Respond to billing questions and explain billing information clearly and professionally.

• Support training and mentorship of junior billing staff as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Experience in an accounting or business office environment.

• At least 2 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and financial accounting, or in a patient care business office.

• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge or other general ledger or financial software.

• Strong critical-thinking, data interpretation, and financial analysis skills.

• High level of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.

• Initiative and the ability to work independently.

• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work by established deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to diverse audiences.

• Ability to build trust through expertise, accuracy, and effective communication.

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of the Sisters of Mercy.

More Than a Role—It’s a Ministry of Care

At the Sisters of Mercy, our mission is rooted in compassion, dignity, and social justice. When you care for our retired Sisters, you become part of a legacy of mercy and service.

Ready to Bring Your Whole Heart to Work?

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to make every shift meaningful— apply today. Let your compassion shine with the Sisters of Mercy.