Location: Long Beach, CA Pay: $27.00 – $31.00 /hr Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity We're partnering with a well-established outpatient healthcare clinic to find a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join their revenue cycle team. This organization is known for its patient-centered, inclusive approach to care and its commitment to serving the communities it operates in. This is a great opportunity for a billing professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and wants to make a direct impact on the financial health of a mission-driven healthcare organization.
What You'll Do:
Medical Billing & Revenue Cycle
Submit insurance claims accurately and on time
Review, correct, and resubmit denied or rejected claims
Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on unpaid or underpaid claims
Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately
Coordinate with providers and clinical staff to ensure proper documentation and coding
Ensure compliance with billing regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies
Generate billing, aging, and revenue reports as needed
Support audits, desk reviews, and compliance reporting related to billing
Coding & Documentation Support
Review clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy
Ensure appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier usage
Identify billing trends, errors, or process gaps and recommend improvements
Maintain accurate billing records and supporting documentation
Systems & Workflow
Utilize practice management and billing software effectively
Maintain patient billing records with strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Support workflow improvements to increase billing efficiency and accuracy
Communicate with insurance carriers, clearinghouses, and internal teams as needed
General
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and required compliance education
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic operations
Requirements
2 years of medical billing experience in a clinic or healthcare setting (required)
Familiarity with Medi-Cal and commercial insurance billing processes and payer requirements
Prior experience with HIV/STI and sexual health billing, including PrEP and PEP services, required
Experience with 340B programs
Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and insurance billing procedures
Hands-on experience with a practice management or medical billing system (required)
Athena EHR experience (preferred)
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience in community health, safety-net, or nonprofit healthcare settings is a plus
Must be able to pass a background check upon offer of employment
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About MediQuest MediQuest is a healthcare staffing firm that partners with clinics and healthcare organizations to connect qualified professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are proud to represent our clients in this search.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Beach, CA
Salary
$27–$31 Per Hour
Skills
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Billingunmatched
Billing Recordsunmatched
Billing Softwareunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Community Healthunmatched
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched