Part-Time Medical Biller | Behavioral Health Practice | Remote

Job Openings Part-Time Medical Biller | Behavioral Health Practice | Remote

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Medical Biller to support a small group therapy practice in Chicago, Illinois. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end medical billing process
, from insurance verification and authorization through claims submission, payment tracking, denials, and reconciliation.

The ideal candidate has strong U.S. medical billing experience, particularly within behavioral or mental healthcare
, and is comfortable working independently while communicating clearly with practice staff.

Location: Chicago, IL (Central Time)
Candidate

Location:

Open to candidates from any region
Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours/week
Hours: Monday–Friday, ideally 9:00 AM–1:00 PM or 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Central
Expected Commitment: Part-time for at least one year

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full medical billing cycle for a behavioral health/group therapy practice.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Assist with and follow up on prior authorization requirements and requests.
• Prepare and submit insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor claim status and follow up on unpaid or delayed claims.
• Review and resolve claim denials, rejections, and billing issues.
• Prepare and submit appeals when appropriate.
• Process and review ERAs (Electronic Remittance Advices).
• Track patient and insurance payments and ensure accurate posting.
• Perform regular billing and payment reconciliations.
• Identify outstanding balances and follow up as needed.
• Maintain accurate billing records and documentation.
• Communicate clearly with practice staff regarding billing concerns, claim issues, and outstanding items.
• Help ensure billing workflows remain accurate, organized, and up to date.

Requirements:

• Strong U.S. medical billing experience is required.
• Experience billing for behavioral health, mental health, therapy, or similar healthcare practices is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing the end-to-end medical billing process.
• Experience with insurance verification, claims submission, denials, appeals, payment posting, ERAs, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare insurance and billing processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage billing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Reliable availability during Central Time business hours.