Medical Billing Specialist

Accountants One has a company in East Atlanta area near Stone Mountain
100% in-office for the first 90 days. After 90 days, the employee may work from home one day per week, based on business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY
A local medical facility is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to support its accounting department. This position is responsible for healthcare billing, payment posting, accounts receivable analysis, insurance processing, Medicare claims, data entry, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have medical billing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, insurance providers, and Medicare representatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review accounts receivable activity and assist with monthly account analysis.
• Post payments received from patients, insurance providers, and Medicare.
• Prepare and process Medicare Part A and Part B claims.
• Maintain accurate billing records, ledgers, files, and supporting documentation.
• Enter and update patient demographic and billing information in multiple systems.
• Process insurance claims and assist with managed care billing.
• Reconcile cash receipts and assist with month-end processing.
• Generate billing, payment, and accounts receivable reports.
• Record service-related and ancillary charges for monthly billing.
• Participate in monthly billing review meetings to verify claim accuracy.
• Assist with collections and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Accounting Director.
• Maintain accurate computer records and organize backup documentation.
• Follow HIPAA, confidentiality, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Communicate with patients and coworkers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and payment posting.
• Experience processing Medicare and commercial insurance claims.
• Three or more years of related medical billing, accounting, or accounts receivable experience.
• Strong data-entry, organizational, analytical, and recordkeeping skills.
• Medical or healthcare billing experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Experience using Medicare websites and healthcare billing systems.
• MatrixCare, Retail Tracker, or similar software experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Professional, courteous, and service-focused communication skills.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.