Medical Billing & Collections Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Billing, Insurance & Patient Collections Specialist
Location: Cartersville, GA
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing, Insurance & Patient Collections Specialist to join a growing healthcare team in Cartersville, GA. In this role, you will manage the full cycle of medical billing, insurance verification, claims management, and patient collections, ensuring accurate claim submission, timely reimbursement, and effective follow-up on outstanding accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full medical billing cycle, including charge entry, claim submission, payment posting, and collections.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits before services to ensure accurate billing.
• Submit electronic claims and monitor status to ensure timely processing and reimbursement.
• Review and resolve denied or rejected claims by researching payer guidelines and correcting errors.
• Follow up with insurance companies regarding unpaid, delayed, or underpaid claims.
• Communicate with patients regarding balances, coverage, and financial responsibility.
• Process and post patient and insurance payments, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate billing records in compliance with healthcare regulations and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with providers, front desk, and clinical teams to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Generate and review accounts receivable and collections reports to monitor performance.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of medical billing, insurance verification, and patient collections experience, preferably in a specialty practice.
• Strong knowledge of insurance claims processing, benefits verification, denials management, and payer follow-up.
• Experience with athenahealth / athenaOne strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding.
• Experience in respiratory or pulmonary practice billing is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Skills:

• Medical Billing & Insurance Processing
• Patient Billing & Collections
• Accounts Receivable Follow-Up
• Claims & Denials Management
• Payment Posting & Reconciliation
• Patient Financial Communication
• Compliance & Documentation

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Company Description

Avery Partners collaborates with businesses all over the US to help streamline their hiring processes.