Medical Billing Specialist

*Now Hiring: Medical Billing Specialist* Hybrid Role: Onsite in NYC approximately 2x per month | Mostly Remote Location: 1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 Pay Rate: $21–$24/hour Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire Opportunity EMR/System: CentralReach About the Role A growing behavioral health organization is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join a high-performing billing team during a period of expansion and restructuring. This is a newly created position designed to strengthen front-end billing operations, improve claim accuracy, and support high-volume submission workflows. This role is heavily focused on clean claim submission, billing integrity, and system accuracy—not AR follow-up or collections. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working independently within structured submission schedules. The team operates in a hybrid model, with collaboration in-office approximately twice per month. Strong preference is given to local candidates due to team coordination needs. Key Responsibilities High-Volume Claim Submissions Dedicate designated days each week to submitting large batches of claims through CentralReach Process hundreds of claims independently with minimal interruptions Strictly adhere to payer rules and submission timelines Review and scrub billing files and timesheets for accuracy, compliance, and completeness Ensure correct hours, authorization alignment, and policy adherence prior to submission Reporting & Data Analysis Work through high-volume billing reports to identify discrepancies and data inconsistencies Track trends and ensure accounts remain current and accurate Account Setup & Research Verify correct account configuration and billing setup Research missing demographic, clinical, or insurance details required for successful claim submission Rejection Resolution & Root Cause Analysis Investigate front-end claim rejections and clearinghouse errors Identify patterns and contribute to long-term resolution of recurring issues Cross-Team Communication Communicate findings, trends, and system issues to leadership and team members Support continuous improvement of billing workflows and processes Required Skills & Qualifications Strong computer literacy and comfort navigating multiple systems High proficiency in Excel (sorting, filtering, and working with large datasets) Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to non-automated workflows Prior exposure to medical billing or revenue cycle operations preferred, but not required Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Self-starter with strong work ethic and accountability Preferred Skills Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or behavioral health billing is a plus Familiarity with CentralReach strongly preferred Hybrid schedule: onsite approximately twice per month Structured billing days dedicated solely to claim submissions (no phone-heavy AR work) Collaborative team environment with clear workflows and defined responsibilities Equipment & Onboarding Company-issued laptop/equipment provided Deposit fully refunded after 10 weeks or upon equipment return/conversion Why This Role Newly created role due to team growth and restructuring Strong opportunity for internal advancement Stable weekday schedule with no weekends Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative team culture Exposure to high-volume, structured billing operations in a growing organization #J-18808-Ljbffr