Job Overview – Medical Billing Correspondence Specialist
Compensation: $21/hour
Location: Westchester County, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Medical Billing Correspondence Specialist in Westchester County, NY for our client, supporting revenue cycle operations through insurance correspondence processing, claim review, and billing system updates. In this temporary role, you will manage payer and patient communications, process documentation within NextGen and Navicure, and ensure accurate claim handling while maintaining HIPAA compliance and supporting overall medical billing workflow efficiency.
Responsibilities as the Medical Billing Correspondence Specialist:
- Insurance & Patient Correspondence Processing: Review, scan, and attach incoming correspondence to patient charts in NextGen via ICS while ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
- Claims Review & Submission Support: Review paper claims for accuracy, correct insurance information as needed, and process primary, secondary, and tertiary claim mailings including applicable EOB documentation.
- Payer Communication & Verification: Contact insurance carriers to verify coverage, update insurance information, and resolve claim-related discrepancies within the billing system.
- Refund & Payment Posting Support: Post payment transactions for refunds and assist with basic payment adjustments in accordance with billing procedures.
- Mail & Administrative Coordination: Manage incoming and outgoing mail for the Central Billing Office, investigate returned mail, and coordinate interoffice distribution.
- Denials & Cross-Training Support: Cross-train on Navicure denial workflows and assist collectors with special projects to ensure continuity of revenue cycle operations.
Qualifications for the Medical Billing Correspondence Specialist:
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of medical billing, revenue cycle, or healthcare administrative experience within a physician practice, billing office, or healthcare setting.
- Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of medical billing processes, insurance claims, EOB interpretation, and HIPAA compliance requirements.
- Technical Skills: Experience with NextGen, Navicure, or similar practice management and claims systems preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer literacy required.
- Skills & Attributes: Organized and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced billing environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.