Medical Insurance Specialist $22-$24/hr

Details:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Location: 100% on site in Mendota Heights
• Type: Temp to hire on permanent
• Pay: $22-$24/hr depending on experience level

Key Responsibilities

• Process Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and patient authorizations accurately in accordance with payer requirements and company policies.
• Enter facility payables and billing information into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.
• Verify insurance eligibility, coverage details, and effective dates for current and former patients.
• Maintain billing analysis reports and ensure all records remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare insurance and patient remittances for data entry and processing.
• Monitor required billing documentation and communicate with appropriate team members regarding missing or overdue information.
• Support collections efforts by tracking outstanding balances, resubmitting claims as needed, and escalating delinquent accounts.
• Maintain organized and compliant accounts receivable and billing records.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with healthcare facilities, insurance payers, vendors, and internal team members.
• Provide timely reporting and documentation to accounting and finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in healthcare billing, medical data entry, accounts receivable, or a related healthcare administrative role .
• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with health insurance claims, authorizations, or reimbursement processes preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, payers, and internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Strong work ethic with a professional and customer-focused approach.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.