Medical Billing Specialist

We are looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to support a small healthcare clinic in Portland, Oregon within the local government sector. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses on strengthening billing operations, improving claim accuracy, and promoting compliant reimbursement practices for a targeted set of clinical services. The role will work closely with providers and clinic staff to refine coding workflows, reduce preventable errors, and help establish reliable billing standards.

Responsibilities:
• Assess existing billing workflows and identify areas where accuracy, efficiency, and compliance can be improved.
• Monitor billing activity to ensure alignment with 340B program expectations and other applicable healthcare regulations.
• Examine submitted claims, correct discrepancies, and recommend changes that support stronger reimbursement results.
• Advise providers on coding methods, modifier usage, and documentation standards needed for clean claim submission.
• Manage billing activity for a focused volume of clinic services, typically covering approximately 30 to 35 transactions.
• Partner with clinic personnel and leadership to develop practical, repeatable billing procedures that support long-term success.
• Investigate billing issues and implement measures that help minimize denials, rework, and payment delays.• Hands-on experience in medical billing, including claim review, submission, and follow-up.
• Working knowledge of medical coding principles, modifiers, and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with medical claims processing and reimbursement practices in a clinical setting.
• Understanding of billing compliance standards, including exposure to 340B-related requirements.
• Ability to analyze billing activity, identify errors, and recommend process improvements.
• Experience supporting collections or resolving outstanding claim and payment issues.
• Proficiency with ePaces and related billing systems or payer portals.