Medical Billing Specialist
Location: Novato, CA
Start Date: 10-30-2025
End Date: 01-29-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (day)
Hours per Week: 32
Candidate Pay Rate: $19 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate full-scope medical billing for assigned specialties, ensuring accuracy from charge capture through reconciliation
- Review and work revenue cycle queues daily to resolve outstanding items and keep claims moving
- Manage charge capture processes and perform reconciliations to maintain clean, auditable records
- Communicate clearly and proactively with coding vendors about surgical procedures and coding questions
- Train and support billing and administrative staff on best-practice billing procedures
- Collaborate with Revenue Cycle and Operations Directors to report status and drive improvements
- Verify eligibility and handle prior authorization processes to reduce claim denials and delays
- Follow oral and written instructions carefully and maintain meticulous attention to detail in all documentation
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on medical billing experience (explicit requirement)
- Current knowledge and experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding methods
- Familiarity with revenue cycle workflows, charge capture, reconciliation, and insurance payors
- Experience communicating with coding vendors and supporting coding staff
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to train/support team members
- CA applicants only (must be able to work in California)
Knowledge & Skills
- Medical billing and revenue cycle management
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding knowledge
- Charge capture and reconciliation processes
- Insurance payors, eligibility verification, and prior authorization workflows
- Working with Revenue Cycle and Operations leadership
- Experience liaising with coding vendors
- Training and supporting billing staff
- Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail
Benefits
- A predictable weekday schedule that helps you keep evenings and weekends for yourself
- Opportunities to collaborate with Revenue Cycle and Operations leaders — your work will be visible and valued
- Supportive team environment with mentorship and on-the-job training opportunities
- Professional development: grow your billing and coding expertise (coding experience is a plus)
- Paid time off policies to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Licensure/certification guidance and support when applicable
- Travel assignment perks including local travel assistance and onboarding support
- A role where attention to detail truly makes a measurable impact on patient care and provider workflows
Travel Perks: Explore Novato, CA
Novato sits in beautiful Marin County — enjoy nearby hikes on Mount Tamalpais, tranquil walks in Marin County parks, and a short drive to the stunning Point Reyes National Seashore. Explore Muir Woods' ancient redwoods, browse boutique shops and cafés in downtown Novato, or take quick weekend trips to Sonoma wine country or vibrant San Francisco for museums, dining, and nightlife. Plenty of outdoor adventure and peaceful retreats to make your time off memorable.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Billing Specialist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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