Role Description
This is a remote position. Our client is looking for a Billing/Credentialing Specialist to support medical billing operations, provider enrollment, credentialing, and payer-related processes within a growing virtual healthcare organization. They operate in the telehealth and remote care industry and have recently expanded technology-enabled programs that have produced measurable improvements in patient monitoring, care coordination, and hospital readmission outcomes.
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Manage medical billing activities, including claim creation, review, submission, and follow-up.
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Verify that claims contain accurate patient, provider, insurance, coding, and service information before submission.
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Monitor rejected and denied claims, identify the reason for nonpayment, and coordinate timely corrections or appeals.
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Follow up on outstanding accounts receivable and unresolved claims with insurance carriers.
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Post insurance and patient payments accurately within the billing or electronic medical record system.
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Review explanation of benefits and electronic remittance information to identify adjustments, underpayments, and denials.
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Confirm patient eligibility, insurance coverage, and authorization requirements when needed.
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Maintain accurate billing documentation and update account notes after each follow-up action.
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Coordinate the complete provider credentialing and recredentialing process.
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Prepare, submit, and monitor provider enrollment applications with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
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Maintain accurate provider information in credentialing databases and payer portals.
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Update and manage provider profiles through platforms such as CAQH, PECOS, and NPPES.
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Gather licenses, certifications, education records, insurance documentation, work history, and other supporting materials required for credentialing.
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Track application deadlines, expirations, renewals, and outstanding payer requests.
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Follow up with insurance carriers and credentialing organizations regarding application status and missing information.
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Maintain organized and audit-ready credentialing records.
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Communicate clearly with providers, internal team members, insurance representatives, and external partners.
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Protect patient and provider information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.
Qualifications
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Previous experience using the Athenahealth, AthenaOne EMR platform is required.
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Experience with CAQH, PECOS, NPPES, Medicare enrollment systems, and commercial payer portals is highly desirable.
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Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, and common medical billing terminology is an advantage.
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Experience supporting telehealth, remote patient monitoring, chronic care management, transitional care management, or physician practices is preferred.
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Knowledge of electronic claims, electronic remittance advice, clearinghouses, and payer-specific billing requirements is beneficial.
Requirements
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Proven experience in medical billing, provider credentialing, provider enrollment, or a closely related U.S. healthcare function.
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Working knowledge of the U.S. healthcare reimbursement process.
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Experience submitting and following up on claims with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance carriers.
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Understanding of claim denials, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and insurance verification.
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Familiarity with provider enrollment, credentialing, and recredentialing processes.
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Ability to manage confidential patient and provider information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate information.
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Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
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Ability to manage multiple applications, deadlines, and follow-up activities simultaneously.
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Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communication and accountability.
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Reliable internet connection and a professional remote workspace.
Benefits
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Full-time position.
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100% remote opportunity for professionals located in LATAM.
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Long-term opportunity within a growing virtual healthcare organization.
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Exposure to both revenue cycle and provider credentialing operations.
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Opportunity to contribute to processes that support better patient access and continuity of care.