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Remote Billing Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Billing Specialist who will provide supplemental accounts receivable support and manage payer follow-up activities. The role involves analyzing unpaid, underpaid, and denied claims to identify root causes and take necessary actions.

Responsibilities

+ Serve as supplemental AR support for assigned accounts and payer follow-up activities.

+ Analyze unpaid, underpaid, and denied claims to identify root cause and required action.

+ Review EOBs, remittances, and payer correspondence to resolve outstanding balances.

+ Submit corrected claims, appeals, and reconsiderations with appropriate documentation.

+ Perform timely follow-up with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers via phone and payer portals.

+ Work assigned AR inventories, aging reports, and credit balances to resolution.

+ Identify trends impacting cash flow, denials, or payer performance and escalate as appropriate.

+ Document all actions and outcomes within the client’s patient accounting system.

+ Support additional AR follow-up or stabilization activities as defined collaboratively with client leadership during the engagement.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum 2-3 years of experience in commercial healthcare billing.

+ Proficiency with Cerner Community Works EHR (Oracle Health Communityworks).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in claims processing, invoicing, and medical billing.

+ Ability to analyze aging reports and handle appeals effectively.

Work Environment

This position offers the flexibility of a 100% remote work environment, allowing you to be located anywhere within the Central or Eastern time zones. There is an opportunity for extension based on performance and project needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.