Job Description

Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist

Industry: Healthcare

Location (city, state): North Chicago, IL

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $18 – $25 / hour, based on experience.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5 hour workday with a 30 - minute unpaid lunch. Flexible start time between 8:00 – 9:00 AM. Hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote after approximately one month of training.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

A healthcare organization in North Chicago is looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment with a combination of onsite and remote work after training.

Job Description:

The Medical Billing Specialist will be responsible for supporting the full medical billing process, including claim preparation, denial follow-up, account research, and patient communication. The ideal candidate will have healthcare billing experience and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review patient accounts and insurance information to ensure claims are accurate and ready for submission.
• Prepare and process medical claims while identifying missing or incorrect information.
• Communicate with providers and internal departments to obtain documentation needed to complete or correct claims.
• Investigate denied and rejected claims and determine appropriate next steps for resolution.
• Make necessary claim updates, corrections, and follow-up to help ensure timely reimbursement.
• Respond to patient calls and assist with questions related to billing, claims, and account balances.
• Maintain accurate billing records and documentation.
• Follow established billing procedures and payer requirements.

Qualifications:

• Previous medical billing experience.
• Medical Billing and Coding certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Health, or OB/GYN billing is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of insurance claims, denials, and reimbursement processes.
• Candidates should live within approximately 30 minutes of the North Chicago office.

Additional Details:

• Approximately one month of onsite training before transitioning to the hybrid schedule.
• Free onsite parking.

Perks:

• 2 remote days per week after training
• Flexible remote-day scheduling based on team coverage
• Flexible start time
• Paid vacation/personal leave
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Paid winter break
• Floating holidays
• Free parking

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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