Join Our Team as a Remote Medical Billing Specialist
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare administration? We are hiring a Remote Medical Billing Specialist to manage insurance claims, ensure accurate reimbursements, and support revenue cycle operations. As a Remote Medical Billing Specialist, you’ll process and audit primary and secondary insurance claims, collaborate with internal teams and payers, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to contribute to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities for a Remote Medical Billing Specialist
Insurance Claim Processing and Submission
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Process and submit primary and secondary insurance claims promptly, ensuring compliance with payer policies and regulations.
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Review claim errors, denials, and rejections, making necessary corrections and resubmitting claims efficiently.
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Demonstrate working knowledge of billing forms, including UB-04, CMS-1500, and state-specific forms.
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Audit claims for accuracy, checking for duplicates, overlaps, and missing information.
Billing Accuracy and Problem Solving
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Investigate and handle rebill requests, verifying claim correctness and updating per facility or coding liaison instructions.
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Monitor charging and edit trends, collaborating with coding, patient access, and ancillary teams to improve accuracy.
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Use electronic billing systems to research and transmit claims while documenting actions in the collection system.
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Perform daily balancing tasks and escalate unresolved issues to the Billing Services Manager.
Collaboration and Communication
Work Like a Remote Billing Specialist to Support Teams
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Communicate professionally with payers, facility representatives, and internal teams to resolve billing issues.
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Participate in team initiatives to improve revenue cycle processes and ensure timely reimbursement.
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Assist in documentation, training, and onboarding resources as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Billing preferred.
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0-1 years of medical billing, insurance claims, or revenue cycle experience required; 1-3 years in a healthcare facility preferred.
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Familiarity with hospital or physician billing, payer policies, and electronic claims systems preferred.
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Basic understanding of insurance claim processing and reimbursement guidelines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Preferred Attributes
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
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Knowledge of CMS, Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance regulations.
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Ability to analyze and resolve claim errors, denials, and rejections efficiently.
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Benefits and Career Growth
As a Remote Medical Billing Specialist at Community Health Systems (CHS) – Patient Access Center, you will help people get well and live healthier lives. CHS provides:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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401(k) with company match
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Tuition reimbursement
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Career development opportunities
Community Health Systems operates 71 acute-care hospitals and over 1,000 care sites across 15 states, providing diverse growth opportunities for healthcare professionals.