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Billing & Insurance Claims Specialist (Healthcare)

N8TiVe Consulting, New Orleans, LA, United States


We’re seeking an experienced

Billing & Insurance Claims Specialist

to take ownership of end-to-end healthcare claims operations for a growing practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex payer environments, understands payer portals and escalation paths, and has a demonstrated history of

recovering significant revenue

through disciplined follow-up, appeals, and dispute resolution.

This is not a data-entry role. We’re looking for a specialist who knows how to navigate payer behavior, portals, and processes to efficiently recover claims for

small businesses .

What You’ll Do

Manage the

full claims lifecycle : submission, follow-up, denial management, appeals, and payment posting

Operate confidently in

Tebra ,

Availity , and comparable practice management and payer portal systems

Identify, investigate, and resolve

denied, delayed, or underpaid claims

across multiple payers

Prepare and submit

first-level and advanced appeals , including administrative and clinical narratives

Escalate claims to

payer leadership, legal counsel, or independent review organizations (IRP / IRO)

when appropriate

Track claim aging, identify systemic payer or workflow issues, and recommend improvements to increase collections velocity

Maintain clean, defensible documentation to support audits, appeals, and dispute resolution

What We’re Looking For

5+ years

of healthcare billing and insurance claims experience

Proven track record of:

Recovering

$100K+ in unpaid or denied claims , or

Successfully processing

$1M+ in cumulative claims volume

Strong working knowledge of:

Tebra

(required)

Availity

and other payer portals

Claims workflows, EOBs/ERAs, denial reason codes, and payer-specific policies

Hands‑on experience with:

Appeals and dispute resolution

Independent Review Process (IRP / IRO)

Legal or pre‑legal escalation pathways

Highly organized, persistent, and comfortable working autonomously

Nice to Have

Experience supporting

small or growing healthcare practices

Familiarity with ACA and employer-sponsored plans

Experience coordinating with attorneys, compliance teams, or external reviewers

Why This Role

High-impact work with measurable financial outcomes

Autonomy and trust—results matter more than hours

Opportunity to stabilize and scale claims operations long-term

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