Tennessee Cancer Specialists, formed in 2004 through a merger between two well-regarded, Knoxville-based oncology groups—Cancer Care of East Tennessee and East Tennessee Oncology Hematology. We have become the premier group in East Tennessee and proudly rank as the third largest group in the state. Our practice has grown to 14 physicians, and we offer services at 12 locations in the area. Although growing and serving nearly every hospital in the region, our specialists continue to maintain focus on quality care for our patients and their families.

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated medical biller to join our administrative office. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks requiring data analysis, in-depth evaluation, and sound judgment. As our medical biller, your daily duties will include maintaining billing software, appealing denied claims, and recording late payments.

To succeed in this role, you must possess in-depth knowledge of billing software and medical insurance policies. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as communicating with clients and various insurance agents will form a large part of the job.

Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Medical Biller Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit billing data and medical claims to insurance companies.
• Ensure the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare bills and invoices, and document amounts due to medical procedures and services.
• Collect and review referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Monitor and record late payments.
• Follow-up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Examine patient bills for accuracy and request any missing information.
• Investigate and appeal denied claims.
• Help patients develop patient payment plans.
• Maintain billing software by updating rate change, cash spreadsheets, and current collection reports.

Medical Biller Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, health care administration, accounting or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical biller or similar role.
• Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records.
• Must have the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Remote opportunity:

This position can be done entirely remotely as long as the team member has direct access to a strong, reliable internet connection & a dependable cell phone connection. A quiet/uninterrupted workspace will be needed as well to ensure a seamless workflow.

Tennessee Cancer Specialists provides an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a competitive salary, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, life insurance coverage, paid vacation and holidays.

Tennessee Cancer Specialists is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.