Medical Biller & Credentialing Specialist (Part-Time Contractor)

About the role

A U.S. healthcare practice is looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Medical Biller & Credentialing Specialist to support its billing and credentialing needs on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in U.S. medical billing and provider credentialing, can track outstanding claims, manage payer follow-ups and help families with billing questions independently.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding insurance claims, check their status using Waystar and Availity, and follow up on unpaid or delayed claims so they are paid on time.
• Assist with provider credentialing applications, payer enrollments, re-credentialing updates and related administrative documentation.
• Manage patient statements and talk clearly and empathetically with private-insurance patients and families about copays, balances and payment questions.
• Work with the practice's existing billing team to keep billing records, claim notes and payer statuses organized and up to date.

Required profile

• Proven experience handling medical billing for a U.S.-based healthcare practice.
• Working knowledge of provider credentialing and payer enrollment processes.
• Strong written and spoken English, attention to detail and the ability to work independently with consistent follow-through.
• Availability to work 20 hours per week during Central Time business hours, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm CST.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Waystar (claims and revenue cycle platform).
• Hands-on experience with Availity (insurance and payer portal) to check claim statuses and resolve outstanding claims.

This is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay rate of $6 per hour depending on skillset and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm CST.