Job Description

Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist

Location (city, state): Bethesda, MD

Industry: Healthcare – Central Billing Office (Orthopedics)

Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 / Hour (based on experience)

Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is working on behalf of a well-established healthcare organization seeking to hire a Medical Billing Specialist. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity offering a stable environment, strong training, and long-term growth. The role starts fully on-site with the option for a hybrid schedule after 90 days, based on performance.

Job Description:

This position supports the centralized billing team responsible for full-cycle billing across multiple clinic locations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in AR follow-up, particularly in orthopedic or multispecialty billing, and be comfortable handling aging claims, appeals, and payer communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and resolve denied insurance claims
• Work across all aging buckets, including posting payments, submitting appeals, and handling additional documentation requests (ADRs)
• Follow up on delinquent accounts and manage collections as needed
• Submit appeals with accurate medical documentation
• Maintain clear communication with insurance carriers and internal teams
• Create weekly billing status reports for leadership review
• Perform general billing tasks including claim submission, payment posting, and statement preparation
• Support team projects and assist as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in AR follow-up, preferably in orthopedics
• In-depth knowledge of commercial and government payer processes
• Strong familiarity with insurance benefits, medical billing terms, and EHR systems
• Experience with Epic Work Queues strongly preferred; will consider candidates with Athena, Cerner, or eCW
• Must be adaptable with technology and billing platforms
• High school diploma or GED (must be verifiable and from a recognized institution)
• Must pass background and drug screening
• Professional references from recent managers required

Additional Details:

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Schedule: On-site initially; hybrid option (3 remote / 2 in-office) may be available after 90 days pending performance and manager approval
• Environment: Central billing office (CBO); collaborative team setting
• Transportation: Must have reliable car transportation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.  

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