Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist na Meridian Healthcare

Description

Position Summary

Meridian HealthCare is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Medical Billing Specialist to join our billing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical billing procedures, insurance verification, and payment posting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate billing, timely payments, and effective communication with patients, payers, and internal departments.

The Medical Billing Specialist works closely with the Billing Manager to maintain compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all billing operations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter patient information and billing data into the system.
   
• Verify accuracy of billing data and make necessary corrections.
   
• Review and check the status of insurance claims as needed.
   
• Monitor aging reports and take steps to ensure timely payment of claims.
   
• Post payments from all payers and patients (both automated and manual).
   
• Maintain and resolve clearinghouse rejections.
   
• Identify and resolve patient billing questions and complaints.
   
• Participate in take-back, overpayment, and refund processes.
   
• Recognize problem accounts and notify appropriate staff or supervisors for resolution.
   
• Participate in staff development and training per agency policy.
   
• Report unusual incidents and accidents according to agency procedures.
   
• Participate in agency health and safety practices and drills.
   
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision meetings, and committee meetings as designated.
   
• Uphold all agency policies, procedures, and regulations; support Meridian’s mission and philosophy.
   
• Maintain professional appearance and positive working relationships internally and externally.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Billing Manager or Chief Business Officer.
   

Benefits - Our company offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including:

• 2 weeks of Vacation during first year of employment
• 3 weeks of Vacation per year after one year of employment
• 11 paid Holidays
• 12 paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Additional optional benefits: short term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension Plan with employer match of 50% up to 5% of your salary
   

About Meridian HealthCare

Since 1974, Meridian HealthCare has delivered a person-centered approach to care and treatment, understanding the importance of prevention, early intervention, care, and support. Finding what works best for everyone is the key to optimal health, and the continuum of care philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission.

In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, primary care, mental health, criminal justice services, and more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.

At Meridian, we provide a culture that centers around putting the patient first, working together as a team, and being financially responsible. We offer excellent benefits and a great work/life balance—including flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive, innovative environment for our employees.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.  
• Medical billing education or at least two (2) years of relevant billing experience required.  
• Strong data entry and organizational skills with attention to detail.  
• Familiarity with insurance claims, payment posting, and electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred.  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.