Billing Specialist

Abacus Staffing, a leading provider of comprehensive employment/placement solutions, is seeking market talent. We offer meaningful and long-term employment opportunities, a competitive pay structure and outstanding customer service to a workforce of more than 20,000, nationally. Billing Specialist Location: Portsmouth, VA Pay Rate: $23.25 per hour Assignment Length: 6 Months to 1 Year Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Billing Specialist for a temporary assignment in Portsmouth, VA. The ideal candidate will have experience with medical billing, insurance claims processing, coding, and Microsoft Office applications. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate billing, claim submission, payment reconciliation, and follow-up with insurance carriers.

Responsibilities

• Process and review insurance billing edits and claim rejections.
• Submit electronic claims and rebills through the billing system.
• Verify insurance eligibility, authorizations, and claim acknowledgments.
• Bill secondary and tertiary insurance carriers as needed.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and payment discrepancies.
• Review and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs).
• Ensure insurance payments are accurate and comply with contractual agreements.
• Maintain detailed billing records and documentation.
• Communicate professionally with insurance companies and internal departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of medical billing, insurance claims, billing, and coding experience.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing.
• Understanding of medical coding systems.
• Experience interpreting EOBs, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Medical billing and coding experience.
• Electronic claims processing experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with insurance carriers and reimbursement processes.

Weekly pay and benefits available! #INDVB