($20/hr) Medical Billing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Billing Associate / Revenue Cycle Specialist

Pay: $20.00/hour
Location: Ocala, FL
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Billing Associate / Revenue Cycle Specialist to join our healthcare team. This role is responsible for managing the full billing cycle, including insurance claims submission, payment posting, follow-ups, denials, and patient account support. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who can handle a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner
• Resolve insurance and clearinghouse rejections and claim errors
• Enter and update patient information within EMR systems
• Verify insurance coverage and maintain accurate patient accounts
• Post and reconcile insurance and patient payments daily
• Conduct follow-ups on unpaid, denied, or pending claims
• Manage patient accounts receivable and collections
• Answer and resolve patient billing inquiries and customer service calls
• Apply Sliding Fee Schedule adjustments when applicable
• Review and resolve credit balances and issue refunds as needed
• Submit claims to state Medicaid systems electronically when possible
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all federal, state, and payer regulations
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with patients, providers, and payers
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of medical billing experience required
• Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
• Experience with insurance claims follow-up and collections
• Proficiency in insurance and patient payment posting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with E-Clinical Works is a plus (training provided)
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• May require reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, or climbing stairs
• Must have adequate vision abilities (close, distance, peripheral, and focus adjustment)

Work Environment & Patient Care Focus

As part of a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, this role supports quality patient care by:

• Advocating for patient needs and access to services
• Identifying barriers such as transportation or financial limitations
• Supporting patient engagement and education
• Promoting safe, efficient, and cost-effective care

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