Billing Specialist

Put your billing expertise to work for a meaningful mission—securing reimbursements, resolving claims, and supporting a nonprofit that helps families stay close to their hospitalized children.

SALARY: $24.50/hr.
LOCATION: Portland, OR
SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday–Friday | 9:00am–5:30pm

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Help secure reimbursements that support essential lodging services for children and families.

• Own the Billing Process: Manage the reimbursement cycle from insurance verification and prior authorizations through claims, collections, and reconciliation.

• Build Strong Relationships: Collaborate with internal teams, hospital social workers, and insurance representatives to resolve billing issues.

• Expand Your Expertise: Strengthen your knowledge of Medicaid, insurance billing, and lodging reimbursement requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain lodging and travel prior authorizations through OHP, Medicaid programs, CCOs/MCOs, NEMT brokers, and private insurance payers.

• Gather stay documentation, review charges and authorizations, and prepare and submit accurate claims and invoices according to payer requirements.

• Monitor outstanding receivables, investigate denials, correct and resubmit claims, and prepare appeals within required deadlines.

• Reconcile payments, allocate reimbursements to the appropriate location, maintain billing records, and prepare reports on receivables and collection performance.

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant, audit-ready records and collaborate with payers and internal teams to resolve documentation and reimbursement issues.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Two or more years of medical, Medicaid, or third-party billing and collections experience.

• Working knowledge of claims submission, denial management, and appeals processes.

• Understanding of HIPAA requirements and proper handling of protected health information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using payer web portals.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and deadline management, with effective written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role involves primarily office-based computer and phone work, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer for most of the workday.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources. Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application. If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-242-0611.

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