Medical Billing/Claims/Collections

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing/Claims/Collections specialist to support a behavioral health organization in Tucson, Arizona. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who can manage claim activity, follow up on outstanding balances, and help improve reimbursement outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The right candidate will bring hands-on experience in medical billing and collections while working effectively with electronic health record and practice management systems.Responsibilities:• Process medical claims accurately and submit billing information in a timely manner to support prompt reimbursement.• Review unpaid or denied claims, investigate issues, and take corrective action to resolve billing discrepancies.• Follow up with insurance carriers and other payers regarding claim status, appeals, authorizations, and outstanding payments.• Manage accounts receivable activity by tracking aging balances and pursuing appropriate collection efforts.• Verify benefits and confirm coverage details to reduce billing errors and support clean claim submission.• Maintain complete and accurate documentation within billing and EHR platforms, including systems such as NextGen or Netsmart when applicable.• Coordinate with internal teams to address claim issues, payment questions, and account updates related to behavioral health services.