Medical Billing Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist
Position Type: Part-Time
Work Hours: TBA (Mountain Daylight Time)
Work Days: Monday to Friday
Salary: $6–$7 per hour (depending on experience)
Workplace: Remote
Preferred Candidate Location: Philippines

About the Opportunity

Our client is hiring a Medical Billing Specialist to support a growing U.S.-based mental health practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep the revenue cycle running smoothly and takes pride in resolving billing issues, improving collections, and ensuring claims are processed accurately.

You'll become an important part of a collaborative healthcare team by managing the billing process from claim submission through payment collection while helping maximize the practice's financial performance. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in communicating with insurance companies, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Billing & Revenue Cycle Management

• Submit insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Follow up on unpaid, pending, and denied insurance claims.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R) and reduce outstanding balances.
• Contact insurance companies regarding claim status, corrections, and appeals.
• Monitor billing reports and identify opportunities to improve collections.
• Maintain accurate billing records and documentation.
• Help ensure timely reimbursement and consistent revenue collection.

Administrative Support

• Assist with incoming phone calls during overflow periods.
• Support prior authorization requests when needed.
• Help with general administrative tasks during lighter billing periods.

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of medical billing experience supporting U.S. healthcare providers.
• Previous experience working remotely or as a Virtual Assistant is preferred but not required.
• No medical degree or healthcare license is required.
• Experience in Psychiatry or Behavioral Health is highly preferred.
• Medical coding experience (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS) is a strong advantage.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of:
• Medical billing and insurance claims processing
• Accounts Receivable (A/R) management
• Claims follow-up and denial management
• Insurance eligibility and benefits verification
• Familiarity with U.S. insurance payers and reimbursement processes.
• Comfortable communicating directly with insurance companies to resolve billing issues.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Reliable and able to quickly adapt to existing workflows.

Basic Requirements

• Must speak and write English clearly and professionally.
• Must have relevant work experience.
• Must be able to provide an NBI Clearance and/or Local Police Clearance before onboarding (mandatory).
• Must be available to attend video meetings with camera on when required.

Technical Requirements

• Computer: Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
• Internet: Stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps).
• Audio: Noise-canceling headset.
• Video: Working webcam for virtual meetings.
• Workspace: Quiet and professional work environment.

Benefits

• Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication.
• Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks.
• HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients.
• Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention.
• Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.
• Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client.
• Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.
• Optional Performance-Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance.

These are optional resources and client-approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, trainings, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.

Originally posted on Himalayas