Medical Billing Specialist

Medical Billing (AR) Specialist At Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) our mission is simple: to partner with leading eye care practices and support them in their quest to improve the quality of their patients' lives. We are building the leading, nationally recognized integrated eye care community in the country through these partnerships and our commitment to upholding our mission and core values. Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a full-time Medical Billing (AR) Specialist. This position can be hybrid (Bloomington) or fully remote. The Medical Billing (AR) Specialist at UVP plays a vital role in the revenue cycle process by ensuring accurate and timely submission of medical claims, working denials, and supporting the financial health of the organization. This individual will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure billing accuracy and compliance with payer requirements. Starting pay for the position is $22.00-24.00/hour. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Prepare and submit professional and/or institutional medical claims to payers electronically or via paper when necessary Review patient accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory and contractual guidelines Troubleshoot claim rejections, denials, or unpaid claims while working with third party payers as well as patients to resolve the billing. This includes submitting corrected claims and creating appeal letters in a timely manner Analyze reimbursement audits to ensure transaction processing accuracy according to payer contracts. Processing correspondence and filing in a timely manner Post payments and adjustments as needed; work with payment posters when discrepancies arise Collaborate with coding, front office, patients, and other departments to resolve billing issues Communicate effectively with insurance payers, patients, and colleagues via phone and written correspondence Provide customer service while addressing patient billing calls; resolves issues to meet patient needs or requirements in a timely and proactive manner Ensure all billing activities are HIPAA-compliant and follow internal policies Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payor guidelines, coding changes, and billing regulations Participate in team meetings, trainings, and process improvement initiatives Support audits and provide documentation when requested Other duties as assigned Education And/Or Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or certification in medical billing/coding preferred 2+ years of medical billing experience in a healthcare setting (ophthalmology or specialty care experience a plus) Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and billing software; knowledge of systems like NextGen, Nextech, Trizetto, or similar is beneficial Familiarity with payor portals, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers Excellent organizational and communication skills Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently Benefits Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay 401K Retirement Savings Plan Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.