Hybrid Billing Specialist I (3 Month Contract) en Hellobackpack
Hellobackpack · Clinical Practice - Maryland, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Oficina en Clinical Practice - Maryland
Position Overview:
The Billing Specialist I plays a key role in supporting the organization's revenue cycle operations by ensuring accurate insurance information, timely benefit verification, and exceptional patient communication. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. This is a 3-month contract position with potential for permanent employment transition based on departmental need and overall performance. Full-time, Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm est. Compensation is $20/hr.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Insurance Information Collection
Proactively reach out to patients via phone, email, or text to obtain missing or incomplete insurance details.
Accurately document all communication and updates in the patient chart.
2. Verification of Benefits
Verify patient eligibility and benefits using systems such as Waystar, Availity, or direct insurance portals.
Confirm coverage details including mental health benefits, in-network status, and prior authorization requirements.
When needed, contact insurance carriers directly and log findings in the patient chart.
3. Patient Balance Support
Answer incoming patient calls professionally using standard greetings and protocols.
Provide detailed explanations regarding:
Outstanding balance amounts
Dates of service
Reasons for charges (e.g., copay, coinsurance, deductible)
Healow Pay troubleshooting
Process payments over the phone and send receipts or past statements as requested.
4. Billing Disputes
Identify billing disputes beyond the scope of the role and escalate them appropriately to the designated third-party billing partner.
5. Departmental Initiatives & Projects
Participate in departmental improvement projects, including but not limited to:
New software implementations
Staff training and onboarding
Communication enhancements to reduce patient balances
Billing process audits and quality assurance
Cross-functional collaboration to improve the patient experience and reduce churn
Performance Expectations:
Response Time: Follow up on missing insurance information within 24 hours
Call Hold Time: Update patients at least every 3 minutes while on hold
Accuracy: Maintain a 98%+ accuracy rate on insurance verification
Satisfaction: Achieve a 90%+ patient satisfaction score based on feedback
Inquiry Volume: Resolve 100% of inbound patient inquiries during business hours
Project Engagement: Contribute to at least one team project per quarter
Escalation Rate: Keep issue escalations under 5% of total cases
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in billing, customer support, or account management, ideally within a healthcare or technology setting
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Familiarity with Excel, reporting dashboards, and data entry
Experience with billing systems such as NiceIncontact, eClinicalWorks, Waystar, and Availity preferred
Preferred Attributes
Technically savvy with the ability to learn new platforms quickly
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-first approach
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Analytical and results-driven, with a proactive mindset
Committed to continuous improvement and enhancing the customer journey