Medical Biller

Location: New York, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks – Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Interview: In-Person Required

Pay Rate:$22–$25/hour

NOTE: EPIC experience is a must have requirement

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical Biller to support revenue cycle and patient financial services operations. The Medical Biller will be responsible for reviewing patient accounts, processing claims, resolving billing issues, following up with insurance companies, and assisting patients with billing-related questions.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of medical billing, claims processing, insurance follow-up, denials, payment posting, and patient account management, along with excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient accounts and audit billing information for accuracy.
• Prepare, process, and submit paper and electronic medical claims.
• Review and correct claim edits, rejections, and billing errors.
• Process and follow up on claim denials and rejections.
• Contact insurance companies regarding outstanding claims and unpaid accounts.
• Process pre-authorizations and accurately document responses in the appropriate systems.
• Post insurance and patient payments and apply adjustments accurately.
• Review patient and insurance aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Process patient statements and maintain accurate billing information.
• Enter and update account information in billing and patient accounting systems.
• Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, account balances, and payment options.
• Arrange payment schedules when appropriate.
• Accurately document billing-related communications and account activity.
• Collaborate with internal departments to research and resolve billing and account discrepancies.
• Escalate complex or unresolved accounts to supervisors as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in Medical Billing, Patient Accounts, or Revenue Cycle Management.
• Hands-on experience with paper and electronic claims processing.
• Experience handling claim denials, rejections, and corrections.
• Strong knowledge of insurance follow-up and accounts receivable.
• Experience processing pre-authorizations.
• Experience auditing patient accounts and billing information.
• Knowledge of payment posting and account adjustments.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Experience working with medical billing, patient accounting, or database systems.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information professionally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.