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Medical Billing Specialist

TEKsystems
$19.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan, remote work
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 20, 2026
Job Description * Will be a 6-9 month set contract need to support business transitions within the business office. Contract needs may extend longer. 100% remote role. * Candidates must have hospital billing experience as well as experience supporting a variety of payors and denials. Hospital billing follow up experience on claims is a requirement. * This role works with commercial payers including but not limited to Etna, Sigma, Midland's Choice, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare and candidates must have similar experience. Epic experience is a requirement for this role. * The Insurance Billing and Follow Up Specialist II will be responsible for performing all billing and follow-up functions, including the investigation of payment delays, resulting from no response, denied, rejected and/or pending claims with the objective of appropriately maximizing reimbursements and ensuring that claims are paid in a timely manner. Daily Duties: * Work with centralized cash posting team to resolve missing or unposted remits * Ensure all claims are accurately transmitted daily and all appropriate documentation is sent when required * Verify eligibility and claims status on unpaid claims * Provide timely feedback to management of identified claims issues, repetitive errors, and payer trends to expedite claims adjudication * Work accounts in assigned queues in accordance with departmental guidelines * Work directly with third party payers and internal/external customers toward effective claims resolution. Qualifications * High School graduate or equivalent * Hospital Billing and Denial/Follow Up experience - 2+ years * Hospital Billing Follow Up on claims - 2+ years * Denial experience - 2+ years * 2+ years of working with payers including * EPIC experience * Work from home space required PREFER: Experience working with - Etna, Sigma, Midland's Choice, BCBS, and/or United Healthcare Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.