Medical Billing Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Billing Specialist to support our Radiation Oncology team. This role is responsible for a variety of patient account and billing functions, including registration, charge entry, insurance verification, and authorizations. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain patient accounts within billing software
• Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility
• Perform charge entry, chart audits, and ensure charge accuracy
• Monitor charts to capture services rendered (charge integrity)
• Assist with authorizations
• Assist with denial management, appeals, and follow-up on accounts as needed
• Copy and provide patient records for insurance and legal requests
• Support payment collection and posting (backup as needed)
• Process incoming mail, run deposit reports, and scan EOBs
• Manage work queues effectively
• Provide occasional phone support for the department
• Assist the Practice Manager with additional administrative duties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of medical billing experience preferred
• Radiation Oncology billing experience is a plus
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Proficiency with computer systems and word processing

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes

Accountability

The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of all assigned billing and patient account functions.

Additional Information

This position may require flexibility in scheduling based on workload demands. Duties may evolve as departmental needs change.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person