We are looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to join a mission-driven healthcare organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, brings accuracy to every stage of the billing process, and is comfortable supporting both administrative workflows and occasional patient interactions. The position offers the chance to contribute across a broad range of healthcare services while helping maintain timely, accurate claims and reimbursement activity.
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day medical billing activities, including claim preparation, submission, payment posting, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
- Investigate denied or underpaid claims, identify root causes, and take appropriate action to resolve reimbursement issues efficiently.
- Review billing records for completeness and accuracy to reduce errors and support clean claim submission.
- Communicate professionally with insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients to clarify billing questions and support account resolution.
- Track payments and maintain organized documentation, including basic spreadsheet updates in Microsoft Excel.
- Balance multiple priorities in a busy team setting while meeting deadlines and maintaining service standards.
- Support billing operations across a variety of clinical service lines rather than focusing on a single specialty area.
- Adapt to evolving departmental needs as the organization expands services and providers over time.
Please apply then call (423)244-0726!!Must be willing to consent to drug and background!