Medical Billing Specialist
Location: Brentwood, MO (Hybrid after training)
Compensation: $21–$26 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Healthcare / Revenue Cycle Management
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Addison Group is hiring a Billing Specialist on behalf of our client, a growing and stable healthcare organization. This role supports third-party billing functions with a strong focus on Medicare and related reimbursement processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on billing and cash posting experience and is eager to grow in a collaborative environment.
Job Description
The Billing Specialist is responsible for submitting and monitoring Medicare-related claims, applying payments accurately, and ensuring timely resolution of billing issues. This position works closely with senior billing staff and serves as a resource for internal teams regarding insurance-related questions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit initial Medicare claims for multiple care sites using electronic billing systems
- Monitor claim status and follow up on rejections or returned claims to ensure prompt resubmission
- Handle secondary and coinsurance billing for straightforward claims; escalate complex or aging items as appropriate
- Post payments and adjustments for Medicare, home health, and hospice services to accounts receivable
- Complete Medicare-specific claim submissions such as no-pay, benefit exhaustion, and informational claims when required
- Transfer accounts to senior billing staff when claims exceed aging thresholds, require appeal, or are under audit or review
- Stay current on Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care billing rules through regulatory and payer resources
- Enter ancillary Medicare charges accurately and on schedule
- Provide support to internal staff and residents regarding insurance benefit questions
- Cross-train as backup support for other billing team members, including benefit verification prior to services
- Process small balance adjustments within established guidelines
- Assist with tracking Medicare coinsurance bad debt data for reporting purposes
Qualifications
- 1–3+ years of hands-on Medicare billing and cash application experience
- Direct involvement in the full billing lifecycle (not limited to intake or hand-off roles)
- Exposure to home health and/or hospice billing strongly preferred
- Experience navigating Medicare billing portals (including regular DDE usage)
- Working knowledge or experience with terms such as NOA, PDGM, and MACs
- Comfortable working in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with PCC or similar systems is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for billing and revenue cycle work
Work Schedule & Flexibility
- Full-time, onsite during initial training
- Hybrid flexibility available once fully trained
- Minimum of 3 onsite days per month post-training, with additional in-office days as needed for meetings or team events
Compensation & Benefits
- This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits through Addison Group
Perks
- Supportive leadership with transparent communication
- Ongoing feedback and one-on-one coaching
- Open-door management style
- Opportunity to join an organization experiencing steady growth
Additional Details
- Training: Conducted onsite
- Transportation: Personal vehicle required
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
