Medical Biller
This is an EMPLOYER DIRECT HIRE, PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION.
An Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Biller to join the team. This position is on site.
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting billing data and medical claims to insurance companies, ensuring healthcare providers are accurately and promptly reimbursed for their services. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and have a strong grasp of medical billing processes, we'd love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of the Medical Biller:
- Review patient charts and treatment records for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies (electronic and paper)
- Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility prior to billing
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims and manage appeals as needed
- Resolve billing issues, discrepancies, and patient inquiries in a timely manner
- Post payments and reconcile accounts to ensure accurate recordkeeping
- Communicate professionally with insurance companies, patients, and internal healthcare staff
- Maintain patient billing records in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Required skills & qualifications
- Experience billing for an ambulatory surgery center is required
- Proficiency in medical billing codes including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
- Strong understanding of insurance processes, payer guidelines, and claim submission procedures
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Basic accounting and data entry skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a patient-focused approach
- Proficiency with medical billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems
Education & experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Certificate or associate degree in medical billing, medical coding, or a related field (preferred)
- Prior experience in a medical billing or healthcare administrative role (preferred)
Salary range: (19 - 22 per hour, negotiable based upon experience
Why join us?
We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.