Billing Specialist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Billing Specialist responsible for higher-level analytical work, including the billing of individual and group invoices, tax form preparation, and error resolution. The ideal candidate will coordinate efforts with various teams and manage complex financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Higher-level analytical work.
• Actual billing of individual and group invoices.
• Preparation of Schedule A 5500 tax form for groups.
• Error resolution and analysis.
• Coordinate efforts with various teams, including IP, Group, Sales, and Enrollment.
• Physically print invoices for the mailroom.
• Accurately balance and reconcile health plan accounts receivables.
• Manage complex financial transactions, including posting payments and processing refunds.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Respond to billing inquiries and explain government policies.
• Utilize multiple computer programs to identify outstanding balances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 5 years of related experience in finance or banking.
• Accounts Receivable background.
• Billing experience with a high volume of invoices.
• Proficient in Excel for complex reconciliation tasks.

Skills

• Technical skills in Excel and financial reconciliation.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Additional Requirements

• M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with potential for extended hours/weekends during peak enrollment seasons (January).
• Free parking available.
• Possible conversion to full-time employment.
• In-office requirement for at least the first 6 months, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule.
• Three months of training with quizzes to ensure understanding.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Insurance division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing medical and confidential records, verifying financial information, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients