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 client’s discretion and will depend on the candidate’s 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

2–5 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

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