Hospital Billing Specialist

Hospital Billing Specialist

 

JOB-10045815

Anticipated Start Date

February 23, 2026

Location

New York, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full-time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Hospital Billing Specialist. A member of the revenue cycle process, billers are responsible for reviewing accounts, correcting claim edits, preparing and completing claims for submission to payers, posting all types of payments, and updating patient accounting systems. They will perform related functions in support of the Patient Financial Services operations and other duties, as assigned.

Job Description

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to the position within the revenue cycle process.

• Complete both paper and electronic claims, in a timely manner.
• Effectively using computer systems
• Document patient information clearly and completely in systems.
• Interact with other departments to complete billing on accounts.
• Process rejections, denials, and other correspondence in a timely manner.
• Process pre authorizations, documenting responses in the system and following up as needed
• Audit patient accounts for accuracy.
• Apply adjustments as needed.
• Provide billing customer service and ensure that conversations are documented accurately.
• Processing statements and entering information into database; and reviewing past due bills and following up on past due accounts.
• Generating Patient Balance
• Aging report and Insurance
• Aging report and following with patients and insurances accordingly.
• Arrange payment schedules with patients.
• Refer accounts requiring escalation to Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all necessary training sessions to effectively perform the day-to-day functions of the position
• Perform all other duties, as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of claims processing and billing procedures.
• Proficiency in handling both electronic and paper-based claims.
• Effective use of patient accounting and computer systems.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, insurance providers, and internal teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information professionally.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university; or High School diploma or its educational equivalent approved by the State Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and four (4) years of full-time experience in interviewing, investigation, or a related field, such as credit and collection follow-up or bookkeeping; or,
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. College education may be substituted for experience on the basis that thirty (30) semester credits are equivalent to one (1) year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a High School diploma or its educational equivalent approved by the State Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization

Additional Requirements

• Shift time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pay Rate

• Up to $28.00 per hour depending on experience

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