[Hiring] Billing Specialist REMOTE

­­­­Position: Billing Specialist

Date posted: 2025-02-14

Industry: healthcare

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 4 year               

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: $15/hr – $22/hr

Location: United States, REMOTE

Company: Fort Health

Description:

Hiring Billing Specialist (Remote)

About the job

Role Title: Billing Specialist

Salary: $15.00 – 22.00/hr based on experience and geographic location

Schedule: Contract to Hire, starting at M-F 20 hr/wk between the hours of 9am – 5pm ET, with potential to grow to full-time.

Interview Process: 30 minute phone screening followed by a 30/45 minute virtual interview with Revenue Cycle & Credentialing Manager

About Fort Health

Fort Health is a mental health company on a mission to “open more paths to better care for more families.” We’re all about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents. With a whopping 50% of kids in the US missing out on mental health care, we are determined to change that statistic. And with a market size of over $50 billion, we are not just dreaming big – we’re making it happen!

Our Vision

Picture this: a world where every child has access to the support they need to thrive mentally and emotionally. With the help of our amazing partners, like the Child Mind Institute, we’re creating a one-of-a-kind support system that combines digital tools with virtual clinicians. Because at Fort Health, we believe “we’re stronger together.”

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Billing Specialist to manage the financial transactions related to patient services. This role is responsible for preparing, submitting, and following up on medical claims to insurance companies, ensuring accurate and timely billing, and resolving any discrepancies that may arise.

The Billing Specialist works closely with clinical and administrative teams to verify patient information, process payments, handle insurance verifications, and address billing inquiries from patients and insurance providers. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical billing procedures and insurance guidelines are essential for success in this role.

This position plays a key role in supporting the financial health of the organization by ensuring efficient revenue cycle management and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Medical Billing and Claims: Prepare, review, and submit accurate insurance claims for patient services to ensure timely reimbursement
• Insurance Verification: Verify patient insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility to confirm accurate billing and reduce claim denials
• Collect and Manage Payments: Collect co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding patient balances, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation of payments
• Credentialing Support: Assist with provider credentialing and re-credentialing processes to maintain compliance with insurance networks and regulatory requirements
• Claims Follow-Up: Monitor and track submitted claims, follow up on unpaid or denied claims, and work with insurance companies to resolve discrepancies
• Patient Billing Support: Address patient billing inquiries, explain charges, and provide assistance with payment plans or account issues as needed
• Maintain Accurate Records: Ensure all billing data, patient accounts, and insurance information are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with HIPAA regulations
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with clinical, administrative, and finance teams to support efficient revenue cycle management and streamline billing processes
• Identify Billing Issues: Proactively identify and address billing errors or process gaps, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce claim rejections
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure billing practices comply with regulatory guidelines and assist with generating financial reports related to billing and collections
• Perform additional administrative duties and projects as assigned to support the team and improve billing services

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, accounting, medical coding, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in medical billing, insurance claims processing, or revenue cycle management.
• Experience with insurance verification, credentialing support, and patient payment collections is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, CAQH and medical billing software.
• Strong knowledge of medical billing codes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) and insurance guidelines.
• Familiarity with insurance carriers, claims submission processes, and denial management.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace applications.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze billing data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, insurance companies, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) certification is a plus.
• Experience in credentialing processes and working with insurance payers for provider enrollment.
• Background in billing within behavioral health, pediatrics, or specialty care settings.

Benefits

At Fort Health, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that supports you at all career stages- now and into the future. Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities, and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – where we challenge you with engaging work that adds to your professional development. We are continuing to build out a comprehensive total rewards package including but not limited to:

• Time off: Company shut-down between Christmas and New Years Day
• Remote Work: Enjoy a 100% remote work environment with meaningful touchpoints with the team. Work from anywhere!.
• Collaborative Environment: Join our dynamic team, where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do! We foster a supportive environment that encourages working together so we can achieve more tremendous success and inspire one another to reach our full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a priority, you’ve come to the right place!

Fort Health is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer – we recruit, train, compensate and promote our team members based on qualifications. We know how important it is not only to include, but to actively seek out a diversity of opinions and voices.

We want to hear from you regardless of your race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.