Medical Records & Billing Specialist

Medical Records & Billing Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL - Downtown/Loop area

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM

Salary: $45,000-$48,000 annually, based on experience

Employment type: Direct hire

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding medical treatment information and dates of service
• Request medical records and bills from healthcare providers and other appropriate sources
• Consistently follow up on outstanding requests to ensure documentation is received promptly
• Review medical records and bills for completeness, accuracy, discrepancies, and missing information
• Research and resolve documentation or billing discrepancies
• Organize medical documentation and maintain accurate case files
• Enter and update medical billing information within the case management system
• Communicate with clients regularly regarding ongoing treatment and outstanding documentation
• Maintain case calendars and prioritize responsibilities to meet important deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams, healthcare providers, and external vendors
• Review and process incoming invoices in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with medical records and medical bills required
• Personal injury law experience is a strong plus
• Medical billing and/or coding experience is highly valued
• Familiarity with medical terminology, HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and healthcare regulations is preferred
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow through until issues are resolved

Benefits include,

• Health insurance with 100% of employee-only premium covered
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid birthday and holidays

Pay Details: $43,000.00 to $48,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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