Medical Billing Assistant (Neurology Healthcare) - A321

Industry

Finance and Accounting

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote with required overlap during U.S. business hours (PST)

Job Type

Full-time, Independent Contractor

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Primary schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST depending on operational needs

Some flexibility may be required for urgent billing follow-ups or end-of-month tasks

Locations:

• Philippines (PH) or Latin America (LATAM) — Remote

About Pearl Talent

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About the Company

Our client is a growing healthcare provider specializing in neurology care, focused on treating migraine and headache disorders through evidence-based and patient-centered treatment approaches. The organization is building a modern, efficient clinical operation supported by a distributed team that helps streamline administrative workflows and improve patient experience.

The company prioritizes operational efficiency, accuracy in billing processes, and strong collaboration between clinical and administrative teams to ensure timely reimbursements and high-quality patient service.

Role Overview

The Medical Billing Assistant supports the healthcare provider’s revenue cycle operations by ensuring accurate insurance verification, claims submission, payment posting, and denial resolution. This role is critical in maintaining the financial health of the practice by helping ensure that claims are processed correctly and reimbursements are received on time.

You will work closely with administrative and clinical team members while operating independently in a remote environment. The role requires strong attention to detail, an understanding of U.S. healthcare billing processes, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve billing issues.

Candidates who thrive in this role are organized, analytical, and comfortable working in fast-paced healthcare environments where accuracy, compliance, and efficiency are essential.

Your Impact

• In this role, you will directly contribute to maintaining a healthy revenue cycle by ensuring claims are processed accurately and reimbursements are received efficiently. Your work will help reduce claim denials, improve first-pass acceptance rates, and maintain strong financial operations within the clinic.
• You will play an important role in identifying billing issues early, resolving denials quickly, and maintaining accurate records that support financial transparency. By helping maintain efficient billing workflows and reliable reporting, you will support both operational stability and improved patient billing experiences.

Core Responsibilities

Insurance Verification & Eligibility – 20%

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits before services are rendered.
• Confirm coverage details including copays, deductibles, and authorization requirements.
• Identify potential coverage issues early to prevent claim denials or billing delays.
• Document verification results accurately within the EHR or billing systems.

Claims Processing & Denial Management – 35%

• Submit accurate and compliant claims through the revenue cycle management system.
• Review rejected or denied claims and determine root causes.
• Correct claim errors and resubmit claims when necessary.
• Prepare and submit claim appeals while following payer-specific guidelines.

Payment Posting & Patient Billing – 25%

• Post insurance and patient payments accurately to patient accounts.
• Generate and manage patient billing statements.
• Respond to patient billing inquiries when required.
• Reconcile account balances and resolve discrepancies.

KPI Tracking & Reporting – 10%

• Monitor key revenue cycle metrics such as denial rate, AR aging, and claim acceptance rate.
• Maintain accurate billing records and data entry.
• Support preparation of reports related to billing performance.

Team Collaboration & Administrative Support – 10%

• Collaborate with administrative and clinical staff through remote communication tools.
• Assist team members with billing questions or process clarifications.
• Escalate complex billing or compliance issues to senior staff.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvements for billing workflows.

Requirements:
Must-Haves (Required)

• 1–3 years of experience in medical billing within U.S. healthcare environments.
• Strong understanding of the medical revenue cycle including claims submission, denial management, and payment posting.
• Experience verifying insurance eligibility and benefits using payer portals or billing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve billing issues.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet workspace.

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Experience using Elation EHR or Candid RCM platforms.
• Familiarity with buy-and-bill drug billing processes.
• Knowledge of specialty billing such as neurology or migraine treatment services.
• Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding related to specialty care.
• Experience using payer portals such as Availity.
• Experience supporting growing healthcare practices or startup-style clinics.

Tools Proficiency

Must-Haves (Required)

• Elation EHR
• Candid RCM
• Availity
• Insurance payer portals
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
• Zoom
• Email
• Slack or similar messaging platforms

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• KPI dashboards or internal reporting tools
• Process documentation tools used by remote teams

Benefits:
• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
• Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
• Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

• Application
• Screening
• Skills Assessment
• Top-grading Interview
• Client Interview
• Job Offer
• Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.