Medical Billing Specialist
Description We are looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to support billing operations for a senior living and skilled nursing environment in Florida. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing skilled nursing facility claims and receivables in a remote setting. The person in this role will help maintain accurate billing workflows, resolve claim issues efficiently, and contribute to timely reimbursement across healthcare billing systems.Responsibilities:- Prepare, review, and submit medical claims for skilled nursing and long-term care services with close attention to accuracy and payer requirements.- Investigate billing discrepancies, correct claim errors, and follow through on denied or rejected submissions to improve reimbursement outcomes.- Manage account follow-up activities, including collections work, payment research, and resolution of outstanding balances.- Use billing platforms and clearinghouse tools to process claims and monitor claim status.- Verify coding and claim details before submission to help reduce delays, underpayments, and avoidable denials.- Coordinate with internal teams to gather documentation, clarify billing questions, and support complete and compliant claim processing.- Track remittance activity, post payment information as needed, and reconcile billing records to maintain organized account data.- Support electronic billing workflows involving systems when required for payer communication and claim review. Requirements - Prior experience in medical billing within a nursing home, long-term care, or skilled nursing facility environment is required.- Working knowledge of medical claims processing, billing follow-up, collections, and payment resolution.- Familiarity with healthcare billing systems such as Matrix, Change Healthcare, and Inovalon; experience with additional related platforms is a plus.- Understanding of medical coding fundamentals and their impact on clean claim submission and reimbursement.- Experience using tools such as DDE and ePaces for claim inquiry, eligibility, or billing support is preferred.- Ability to work independently in a fully remote Monday through Friday schedule while maintaining accuracy and productivity.- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills in a deadline-driven billing environment.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .