Medical Billing Specialist

Medical Billing Specialist – Insurance Follow-up

Cardiac Study Center, Spokane WA (Remote)

Who We Are

At Cardiac Study Center, our mission is to elevate patient health through compassionate, innovative cardiology care.

We are a dedicated team at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine, empowering patients with the knowledge and treatment they need to lead heart-healthy lives. As a growing organization with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, we are looking for passionate individuals to join us in making a real impact on our patients' heart health and well-being. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top professionals, advance in your career, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Why should you work with us?

Innovative technology: At Cardiac Study Center, we embrace innovative cardiology tools and advanced technology to provide the best possible care. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest innovations in healthcare, enhancing both patient outcomes and your professional skill set.

Professional growth and development: We believe in nurturing talent and fostering continuous learning. Whether it’s attending conferences, receiving advanced certifications, or participating in internal training programs, we invest in your growth as a healthcare professional so you can advance your career with confidence.

A collaborative culture: At Cardiac Study Center, you’ll work with a team that’s always learning, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. Our collaborative approach ensures that we’re always improving—for both our patients and our people.

Make a real impact: Though we are a growing organization, every member of our team plays a critical role in shaping the future of cardiovascular care. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful contribution and grow your career in a rapidly evolving field.

A growing, diverse team: Based in the Pacific Northwest, with clinics across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we’re continually expanding. We value diversity and welcome team members from all backgrounds to help us provide inclusive care to our communities.

The Position

As an Insurance Follow-Up Specialist at Cardiac Study Center, you are pivotal in maintaining the financial health of our organization. Your role ensures that billing and reimbursements are handled accurately and efficiently, providing vital support to our fiscal operations. By managing complex billing issues, appeals, and communications with insurance companies, you directly contribute to our ability to offer top-notch patient care.

We value the expertise and dedication you bring to this role, offering a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills in insurance follow-up are not only recognized but also nurtured. You will have opportunities for continuous professional development, engaging with a network of experienced colleagues and receiving training in industry-leading software like EPIC. Join us to advance your career in a role where your efforts have a direct impact on the well-being of our patients and the success of our institute.

Your Day-to-Day work

• Manage follow-up work queues in Epic, addressing denials, no responses, and claims for all payers.

• Resolve insurance denials through phone calls or insurance portals and issue Coordination of Benefits (COB) letters to patients.

• Correct patient registration errors to ensure accurate claim processing and collaborate with the coding team on appeals and coding issues.

• Follow up on internal correspondence, including medical record requests and insurance plan updates.

• Participate in monthly billing meetings, payer/insurance meetings, and team huddles, ensuring timely communication and collaboration.

Environment and Shift details: 

This role is full-time, 40 hours/ week, Monday – Friday—closed weekends and holidays.

This remote role is only available to candidates within Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Experience

Must-Haves (Candidates without the experience below may or may not be considered)

• Educational Background: High School Diploma or GED

• Licensing: No licensure is needed for this position

• Certification: No certification is needed for this position

• Experience: Ideally, you have 1-3 years of direct experience

• Knowledge: To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience with medical terminology, medical billing practices, clinic operations, accounts receivable practices, ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT coding

Nice-to-Haves (You will still be considered, even if you don't have the experience below)

• Specialized Experience: 1 year of experience in cardiology

• Clinical Experience: 1 year of experience in a clinical setting

Pay and Benefit Expectations

The pay scale for this position is $19.20 - $34.80 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.   

While you’re focused on taking excellent care of our patients, we’ll be focused on taking care of you with benefits such as:

• Comprehensive health insurance (with zero-cost premiums)

• Dental & vision plans

• FSA/ HSA

• Retirement matching

• Paid vacation & floating holidays

• Mental health benefits, and more!

Requisition ID:  46122