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Medical Billing Specialist
Location
Philippines
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Medical Billing Specialist
Winning Assistants LLC
• Submit and monitor insurance claims for accurate and timely reimbursement. • Post and reconcile insurance and patient payments. • Perform AR follow-up with insurance companies to resolve unpaid or underpaid claims. • Investigate claim status, payment discrepancies, and outstanding balances. • Assist with patient billing inquiries as needed. • Review denied and rejected claims in Athena EHR. • Research denial reasons and implement corrective actions. • Prepare and submit claim appeals with supporting documentation. • Correct billing, coding, or eligibility issues and resubmit claims. • Track denial trends and maintain documentation of resolutions. • Generate billing, collections, and revenue reports. • Track free care, write-offs, and uncompensated services. • Assist with revenue reconciliation and reporting. • Identify opportunities to improve collections and cash flow.
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of proven experience in medical billing and revenue cycle management.
- Strong background in denial management, claim appeals, and AR follow-up.
- Experience with Athena EHR/Athenahealth is required.
- Knowledge of insurance verification, claim processing, and CPT/ICD coding concepts.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently manage billing backlogs.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Must be proficient in speaking and writing English very clearly.
- Must have relevant work experience.
- Be able to submit an NBI clearance and/or Local Police Clearance background check before onboarding [mandatory].
- Must be available for video meetings with your camera on (when needed).
- Device: Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
- Internet: High-speed connection (minimum 25 Mbps).
- Audio: Noise-canceling headset.
- Video: Webcam for virtual meetings.
- Workspace: Quiet, professional environment.
Benefits
- Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication.
- Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks.
- HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients.
- Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention.
- Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.
- Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client.
- Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.
- Optional Performance-Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance.
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