Medical Billing Specialist

Medical Billing Specialist Join our team as a Medical Billing Specialist and play an important role in our Revenue Cycle department. In this position, you will serve as a primary point of contact for patient billing inquiries, assisting patients and clinic staff with questions related to statements, insurance processing, balances, and payments. The role involves handling inbound calls, responding to emails, reviewing patient accounts, and helping resolve billing questions. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude who is comfortable managing high-volume patient interactions and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of medical billing processes are key to success in this role. This position offers exposure to multiple revenue cycle functions and opportunities for growth within our Revenue Cycle Management team. Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 8 am- 5 pm Friday: 8 am- 12 pmHALF DAY(40 hour work week) This position will be fully onsite at our HQ office located at 5929 Balcones Dr #200, Austin, TX 78731 What Your Day Will Look Like Patient Billing Support Answer multi-line phones for the billing department and manage a high volume of patient billing inquiries Respond to patient emails and correspondence regarding billing questions and account balances Explain patient statements, insurance processing, and patient financial responsibility Communicate with patients regarding sensitive financial matters in a professional and empathetic manner Account Investigation & Ar Familiarity Review patient accounts to determine the cause of outstanding balances Investigate claim status, insurance payments, adjustments, and denials when reviewing patient accounts Utilize payer portals and practice management systems to research claim and payment activity Escalate unresolved insurance AR issues to the AR team when appropriate Payment Processing Process credit card and check payments through the merchant processing system Assist patients with payment arrangements and payment plans when appropriate Provide itemized receipts and account summaries upon request Issue Resolution Resolve patient billing complaints and questions by reviewing account activity and claim history Coordinate with AR, coding, payment posting, and authorization teams when additional investigation is required Prepare write-off or refund requests with supporting documentation for managerial review when appropriate Documentation Document all patient interactions and account updates within the practice management system Maintain accurate records of billing inquiries and resolutions Internal Support Respond to billing-related inquiries from clinic staff and internal departments Assist front desk teams with patient balance questions and billing clarification Additional Support Assist with insurance records requests when needed Support coordination of accounts that have been sent to collections agencies Knowledge & Skills Needed To Be Successful Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance guidelines Strong customer service skills with the ability to adapt and respond to patient escalation issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex billing information clearly to patients Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Strong mathematical and computer skills, including proficiency with G Suite applications Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workflows and a high volume of inquiries Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment both independently and as part of a team Goal-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities Required Education and Experience Healthcare, hospital, or clinical patient service experience High School Diploma or higher Preferred Education and Experience At least 1+ years of healthcare billing, patient billing, or revenue cycle experience preferred At least 1+ years of customer service experience speaking with patients preferred. Familiarity with medical billing workflows and accounts receivable processes Experience working with EHR or practice management systems (NextGen, Athena, Epic, or similar) Understanding of patient statements, insurance adjudication, and patient financial responsibility What Benefits Do We Offer Aspire Employees? Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) + Generous Employer Match Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments Gym Membership Discounts Life Insurance Employee Reward Program ... AND MORE About Aspire Allergy & Sinus We are a collective unit of passionate people who have come together to reinforce our cause: curing patients who suffer from allergy and sinus problems. We take great pride in hiring enthusiastic, talented individuals who believe in our cause and want to grow our company and its employees. We recognize that we thrive and achieve advanced patient care because of our ever-growing team. We are better together and there has never been a better time to help make a difference! Aspire currently stretches among numerous clinics throughout Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Texas, with plans for several more additions. Do not miss out on the lifetime opportunity to help Aspire scale up and reach more patients in more states.

Created: 2026-04-04