Insurance Billing Specialist – Medical

<p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><strong>Job searching is a lot better with someone in your corner.</strong> <br /> Kelly® Professional & Industrial is seeking a <strong>Medical Claims Specialist</strong> to work at a leading healthcare organization in <strong>Glastonbury, CT.</strong> Sound like something you’re interested in? We’ll be here every step of the way to help you through the process, because we think job searching needs an upgrade (and a sidekick).</span></span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><strong>Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: </strong>$23.00–$24.00/hr | Weekly Pay</span></span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"><strong>Shift: </strong>Monday-Friday | 11:30AM – 8:00PM | Full-Time</span></span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <h4><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Why you should apply to be a Medical Claims Specialist:</span></span></strong></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <ul> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Supportive onboarding and ongoing career guidance from your recruiting team.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance options.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Paid holidays and referral bonuses.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Stable, full-time schedule in a fast-paced environment.</span></span> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <h4><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">What’s a typical day as a Medical Claims Specialist? You’ll be:</span></span></strong></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <ul> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Processing and adjusting medical insurance claims according to program policies and procedures.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Answering incoming phone calls from clients and medical providers regarding claim payments and inquiries.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Making outgoing calls to medical providers and insurance companies to resolve questions and verify information.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Reviewing explanation of benefits (EOBs) and healthcare documentation.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Researching and resolving claim issues, including requesting additional documentation when necessary.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Processing medical payments, assisting with client appeals, and maintaining accurate financial batch records.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Auditing payment files, ensuring accuracy of payment records, and managing call logs.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Supporting clients with high medical utilization and recommending process improvements.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Promoting teamwork and ensuring service delivery targets are met, including contractual performance guarantees for payment processing and communication.</span></span> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <h4><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">This job might be an outstanding fit if you:</span></span></strong></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <ul> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Are bilingual in Spanish and English (required).</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Have experience with medical claims, healthcare billing, or insurance processing (preferred).</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Possess strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Can read and understand healthcare terminology and explanation of benefits documents.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Are proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer systems; knowledge of medical coding or insurance processing is a plus.</span></span><br /> </p> <li><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Hold an associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or have two to four years of related experience and/or training.</span></span> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px"> </span></span></p> <h4><strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">What happens next</span></span></strong></h4> <p><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.</span></span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: Tahoma , Geneva , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12.0px">Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Medical Claims Specialist today!</span></span></em></p> <p>10158218</p>

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