Billing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Collect, post, and oversee patient accounts receivable and payments.

• Prepare and review statements for patients and clients.

• Assess delinquent accounts and communicate for collection purposes.

• Submit insurance claims, ensure accurate medical coding and data entry, and perform follow-ups on claims.

• Execute word processing tasks and prepare office forms.

• Administer and document urinalysis testing forms, providing information to clients.

• Manage multiple phone lines, directing calls, answering inquiries, and providing general program information.

• Liaise with community agencies, offering information and referrals.

• Order and maintain inventory of office supplies.

• Schedule clients, assist with intake paperwork, collect fees, and obtain insurance details.

• Maintain agency, clinical, and client-file records; copy and purge files when necessary.

• Manage clinician schedules using computer-based scheduling systems.

• Enter contracted or non-clinical services into the billing system.

• Receive freight and handle correspondence and mail.

• Interpret client accounts and clarify information to clients.

• Identify and resolve patient billing issues.

• Prepare deposits and administrative reports.

• Execute agency financial controls as directed.

• Record updates to client records and complete authorizations for information sharing.

• Maintain office equipment and assist with troubleshooting as needed.

• Submit necessary reports to the state, GOBHI, and other agencies.

• Gather and distribute administrative information and forms.

• Open and close the front office, ensuring the security of confidential information.

• Provide backup support to other Office Support or Billing Specialists as needed.

• Work under the supervision of the Billing Supervisor or Office Support Supervisor; assist in training new specialists as necessary.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D. certificate required.

• Must be computer literate, capable of creating and understanding spreadsheets, utilizing word processing, and learning clinical software systems.

• Ability to type quickly and accurately is essential.

• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire basic understanding of medical billing, coding, and third-party operating procedures.

• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

• Must comply with regulations regarding client confidentiality.

• Functional knowledge of business English and medical terminology, or the ability to acquire it.

• Good spelling and basic math skills are required.

• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping skills for account balancing is necessary.

• Ability to quickly learn assigned tasks and follow general office procedures.

• Strong time management skills are essential.

• Capable of working with minimal supervision.

• In-depth knowledge of standard office equipment is required.

• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats are essential.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as mandated by ORS 181.536-181.537 and OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance for privately owned vehicles used for CCS business.

• Proof of liability coverage of $300,000 or more for bodily injury and $100,000 or more for property damage is required.

• May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• $5,500 Hiring Bonus available until 10/31/26 (2-year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout).

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 6% initial 401K match.

• Generous paid vacation policy.

• Floating holiday benefits.

• Mental health days provided.

• Paid holidays included.

• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits available.