Medical Billing Specialist

Do you enjoy using your multitasking, organization, and problem-solving skills? Do you take pride in accuracy and making sure healthcare claims are submitted correctly and payments are received in a timely manner? Jackson House is seeking an outstanding Medical Billing Specialist to join our mental and behavioral healthcare billing team. This is a full-time, on-site position working out of our head office in Portland, OR. This is a great opportunity to grow your healthcare billing career while making a meaningful contribution to the patients and communities we serve. Applicants must have at least one year of experience in Medicare/ Medicaid billing, preferably in a mental/behavioral healthcare setting. Competitive wages per industry average for similar positions in the area. Professionally develop your skills with in-service training to ensure most up to date in accordance with state and federal practices. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability. Perks for Full-Time include Professional Development Assistance, 401(k), Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off and more! Summary of Responsibilities The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for performing day-to-day medical billing functions for assigned facilities and payers. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely claim submission, monitoring accounts receivable, following up on outstanding claims and payments, resolving claim denials and payment discrepancies, and communicating with insurance companies and private payers to facilitate reimbursement for medically necessary services. The Medical Billing Specialist works closely with internal departments, insurance companies, and other payers to research and resolve billing issues, maintain accurate patient and billing records, and support an efficient revenue cycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple billing tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Three (3) years of experience of healthcare billing, required. Experience in mental and behavioral healthcare billing preferred. Knowledge of medical billing processes, insurance claims, accounts receivable, denials, and payment posting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and healthcare billing systems. Communication skills to converse clearly over the telephone and in person. Organization and time management to manage a variety of tasks effectively. License driver with a well working automobile for reliability getting to and from work in all types of weather. Pay Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits Professional Development Assistance 401(k) Health insurance Dental insuranceVision insurance Life insurance Paid time off 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Jackson House is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr AAPC