• Insurance Payment Specialist

    Astrix Technology (Orange County, NC)


    Insurance Payment Specialist

    CRA

    Orange County, NC, US

    Pay Rate Low: 18.00 | Pay Rate High: 18.00

     

    + Added - 01/08/2025

     

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    We are seeking a **detail-oriented and motivated Insurance Payment Specialist** to join our dynamic research-driven team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment that supports a wide range of health sciences research programs—including basic, translational, mechanistic, and population studies.

     

    As an Insurance Payment Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payment data within the billing system. Your attention to detail will help maintain up-to-date patient account balances and promote the efficiency of our revenue cycle operations.

     

    Terms: 11 Months Contract with possibility of extension

     

    Pay Rate: 18/hr.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Accurately review and post insurance and patient payments—including Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs), checks, and credit card transactions—into the billing system

    + Ensure payments are correctly applied to patient accounts and associated with the appropriate services rendered

    + Identify and resolve discrepancies, including denials, short payments, and overpayments

    + Process payment adjustments and refunds in accordance with approval policies

    + Maintain clear, compliant records of all payment transactions in line with HIPAA regulations and internal procedures

    + Reconcile daily payment batches to ensure data integrity

    + Collaborate with billing, collections, and revenue cycle teams to address payment issues and account discrepancies

    + Prepare and submit documentation to support internal and external audit processes

    + Respond to inquiries related to payment postings from internal departments and external payers

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience:

    + High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred

    + 1–3 years of experience in healthcare payment posting, insurance billing, or medical/dental accounts receivable

    + Familiarity with EHR systems and payment software (Epic preferred)

    Skills:

    + High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry

    + Strong understanding of EOBs, ERAs, and foundational accounting principles

    + Excellent organizational and time management abilities

    + Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA compliance

    **** **_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**_

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.