We are looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to join a behavioral health organization in Phoenix, Arizona in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounts receivable expertise, thrives in a fast-paced billing setting, and can manage claim activity with accuracy and urgency. The role will focus on medical billing operations, payer follow-up, and revenue cycle support while helping maintain steady cash flow in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable activities for medical claims, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances and unresolved reimbursements.
• Prepare, review, and submit institutional claims, including UB-04 billing, with close attention to accuracy and payer guidelines.
• Investigate denied or rejected claims, determine root causes, and take corrective action to improve reimbursement outcomes.
• Post payments, reconcile remittances, and verify that billing records align with payer responses and account activity.
• Communicate with payers to resolve claim issues, clarify coverage questions, and accelerate payment turnaround.
• Use Excel to organize billing data, track aging trends, and produce reports that support revenue cycle performance.
• Support a high-volume monthly billing workload by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining consistent productivity.
• Work within billing platforms and payer portals, including systems such as Solis and Mercy Care when applicable, to manage claim status and account resolution.