Billing specialist (LATAMSA) 18665
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: Billing Specialist
Priority Location: South Africa
Working Hours: EST (Eastern Standard Time)
This is a full-time remote role working with a U.S.-based team. Candidates must be comfortable with some overlap with U.S. working hours.
Type of contract: Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote
The final offer is at the clients discretion and will depend on the candidates interview result skills and experience.
About the Role
A detail-oriented and highly organized Billing Specialist is needed to manage the full invoicing lifecycle and ensure accurate timely financial processing across multiple payer types.
This role plays a critical behind-the-scenes function supporting operational efficiency by maintaining accurate billing records resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured environment takes ownership of tasks and is comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
You will act as a key point of coordination between internal teams payers case managers and attorneys ensuring that billing processes run smoothly and issues are resolved proactively.
Key Responsibilities
Invoice Creation & Submission
- Generate accurate invoices for multiple payer types (PI WC attorneys private pay etc.)
- Upload invoices to payer portals and confirm successful submission
Billing Accuracy & Issue Resolution
- Review invoices and flag discrepancies
- Correct billing errors and ensure data integrity
Timely Processing & Workflow Management
- Ensure all invoices are created submitted and followed up within required timelines
- Track deadlines and adhere to payer-specific requirements
Payment Reconciliation
- Run regular billing reports to monitor outstanding claims and missing payments
- Reconcile posted payments against invoices
- Identify discrepancies and follow up on unpaid claims
Communication & Follow-Up
- Act as a point of contact with payer representatives case managers and attorneys
- Escalate unresolved billing issues in a timely manner
Reporting
- Prepare and deliver weekly/monthly billing reports
- Summarize outstanding claims reconciliations and action items for leadership
Compliance & Confidentiality
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and payer regulations
- Ensure all patient and provider information is handled securely
Qualifications & Skills
Hard Skills
- 25 years of experience in billing accounting or healthcare administration
- Strong experience with full invoicing lifecycle (creation submission reconciliation)
- Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
- Experience working with payer portals and billing systems
- Familiarity with reporting and tracking outstanding claims
Nice to Have
- Experience with AdvancedMD (EHR system)
- Exposure to Workers Compensation (WC) and Personal Injury (PI) billing
- Experience in healthcare or medical billing environments
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly organized and process-driven
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable with strong ownership of responsibilities
Working Conditions & Requirements
- Must be based in South Africa with strong English proficiency
- Must have a reliable laptop and internet connection
- Initial training will be conducted during 9 AM 5 PM EST (12 weeks)
- Flexibility may be offered after onboarding
Whats in it for you
- Full-time fully remote position
- Work with a U.S.-based healthcare operations team
- Structured onboarding and ongoing support
- Opportunity to build expertise in specialized billing environments (WC/PI)
- Access to upskilling opportunities (e.g. Excel training)
Required Experience:
IC
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