Billing Specialist 18664

Role: Billing Specialist
Priority Location: South Africa
Working Hours: EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Type of contract: Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote
Salary range: $1500 - $2000/month
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