Billing Specialist (AD042)
NARA Northwest
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- Pay
- $22 to $28
- an hour
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 13 days ago
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About the company
NARA Northwest
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 500 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others. NARA NW is provides education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
What you'll do
- Audit charges for medical, mental health, and substance use treatment services.
- Review authorizations, diagnoses, insurance coverage, copayments, and payment allocations.
- Verify patient eligibility and insurance benefits.
- Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and reconcile claim discrepancies.
- Follow up on outstanding insurance accounts receivable and unpaid claims.
- Research and resubmit denied or rejected claims.
- Submit claims to primary and secondary insurance carriers, including government payers.
- Process payments, adjustments, refunds, and approved write-offs.
- Maintain accurate documentation, billing notes, and claim records.
- Support revenue cycle projects and improvement initiatives.
- Stay current on billing regulations, payer requirements, and internal systems
What you need
- Minimum one (2) years of medical billing or healthcare revenue cycle experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience working with Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plans.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare billing practices.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Strong data entry, mathematical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Must pass a pre-employment or for-cause drug tests - including marijuana.
- Must pass criminal background check
- Medical Billing and Coding Certificate.
- Experience with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Experience using Athena or similar practice management software.
- Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement processes and insurance regulations.
- Experience working within Native American and Alaska Native communities.
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
- 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
- 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
- 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
- $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Spending Account
- 401(k) with 4% Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness - NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
- To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
- Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that’s all!
- Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.
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Title: Billing Specialist - AD042
Location: NARA Northwest Administration - 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: Onsite, Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wage Range: $22.58 - $28.35 Hourly
If you are a motivated and dedicated Billing Specialist looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.
About the Company:
At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
With over 500 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.
NARA NW is provides education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
Position Overview:
NARA Northwest is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Billing Specialist to support the financial health of our organization and ensure clients receive uninterrupted access to essential healthcare services. In this role, you will work as part of the Revenue Cycle team, managing insurance billing, payment processing, claim resolution, and account reconciliation for medical, behavioral health, and substance use treatment services.
What you will do:
Audit charges for medical, mental health, and substance use treatment services.
Review authorizations, diagnoses, insurance coverage, copayments, and payment allocations.
Verify patient eligibility and insurance benefits.
Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and reconcile claim discrepancies.
Follow up on outstanding insurance accounts receivable and unpaid claims.
Research and resubmit denied or rejected claims.
Submit claims to primary and secondary insurance carriers, including government payers.
Process payments, adjustments, refunds, and approved write-offs.
Maintain accurate documentation, billing notes, and claim records.
Support revenue cycle projects and improvement initiatives.
Stay current on billing regulations, payer requirements, and internal systems