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The Alexander H. Ray Student Health Services Center (part of the Wellness Center) at Winston-Salem State University is an outpatient facility that provides a variety of health care services to the student population. The Student Health Medical Billing & Insurance Coordinator will handle administrative oversight of health insurance billing and the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and work with external and internal partners to reconcile reports for accurate student billing. This position involves helping prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as their families, with understanding student health insurance programs, fees, and services.
Responsibilities of the Student Health Medical Billing & Insurance Coordinator include:
- Reconcile all claims with Explanation of Benefits reported by third party administrators as needed.
- Process insurance claims for students enrolled in insurance plans who receive covered services in the Wellness Center
- Manage all aspects of mandatory student insurance enrollment and waivers, including coordinating with Athletics Compliance to ensure proper enrollment for student-athletes.
- Reconcile insurance accounts and perform weekly uploads to maintain accurate student eligibility records.
- Coordinate with the Offices of the Registrar and Student Accounts to ensure proper SHIP billing, resolve discrepancies and address student concerns in a timely manner.
- Balance insurance claim receipts, refile claims when needed, and collect delinquent revenue.
- Balance insurance receivables and post to appropriate accounts.
- Extract reports from the EHR determine which insurance claims are ready to file.
- Prepare insurance claims for processing through the EHR on a regular schedule.
- Verify billing requirements, update accounts, and address inquiries related to student accounts and coverage.
- File all charges in a timely and accurate manner to ensure maximum payment, monitoring all claims through clearinghouse
- Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status on any unpaid claims
- Problem-solve insurance claim rejections and denials, submission and receipts
- Match payments received and posting to the proper student’s account.
- Respond to inquiries, analyze documents, and resolve eligibility and coverage-related issues.
- Proactively communicate with insurance company and clearinghouse representatives to resolve claims processing problems.
- Address insurance issues as they are received in person or via telephone, email, letters, faxes, etc.
- Assist students with problems associated with delayed claims, including email and phone communications with the third-party claims administrator to resolve specific problems.
- Communicate effectively with the Business Officer about insurance, claims and website maintenance processes and problems.
- Provide information and answers questions about the UNC system-endorsed health insurance plan, the insurance requirement, and the insurance submission process to campus groups, at SOAR, and in other venues.
- Assist co-workers as needed by preparing comprehensive packets to support insurance appeal recommendations.
- Cross-train non-clinical staff on medical insurance billing procedures
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
- Prior experience with health insurance medical billing
- Degree in Health Services field preferred
- 2+ years customer service and data entry
- Experience in UNC System Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Understanding of terminology commonly used in reference to healthcare, health insurance, and related areas.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn as you go
- Creation, use and management of spreadsheets.
- Flexibility in managing multiple tasks during the same time period.
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Position Details
The Alexander H. Ray Student Health Services Center (part of the Wellness Center) at Winston-Salem State University is an outpatient facility that provides a variety of health care services to the student population. The Student Health Medical Billing & Insurance Coordinator will handle administrative oversight of health insurance billing and the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and work with external and internal partners to reconcile reports for accurate student billing. This position involves helping prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as their families, with understanding student health insurance programs, fees, and services.
Responsibilities of the Student Health Medical Billing & Insurance Coordinator include:
- Reconcile all claims with Explanation of Benefits reported by third party administrators as needed.
- Process insurance claims for students enrolled in insurance plans who receive covered services in the Wellness Center
- Manage all aspects of mandatory student insurance enrollment and waivers, including coordinating with Athletics Compliance to ensure proper enrollment for student-athletes.
- Reconcile insurance accounts and perform weekly uploads to maintain accurate student eligibility records.
- Coordinate with the Offices of the Registrar and Student Accounts to ensure proper SHIP billing, resolve discrepancies and address student concerns in a timely manner.
- Balance insurance claim receipts, refile claims when needed, and collect delinquent revenue.
- Balance insurance receivables and post to appropriate accounts.
- Extract reports from the EHR determine which insurance claims are ready to file.
- Prepare insurance claims for processing through the EHR on a regular schedule.
- Verify billing requirements, update accounts, and address inquiries related to student accounts and coverage.
- File all charges in a timely and accurate manner to ensure maximum payment, monitoring all claims through clearinghouse
- Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status on any unpaid claims
- Problem-solve insurance claim rejections and denials, submission and receipts
- Match payments received and posting to the proper student’s account.
- Respond to inquiries, analyze documents, and resolve eligibility and coverage-related issues.
- Proactively communicate with insurance company and clearinghouse representatives to resolve claims processing problems.
- Address insurance issues as they are received in person or via telephone, email, letters, faxes, etc.
- Assist students with problems associated with delayed claims, including email and phone communications with the third-party claims administrator to resolve specific problems.
- Communicate effectively with the Business Officer about insurance, claims and website maintenance processes and problems.
- Provide information and answers questions about the UNC system-endorsed health insurance plan, the insurance requirement, and the insurance submission process to campus groups, at SOAR, and in other venues.
- Assist co-workers as needed by preparing comprehensive packets to support insurance appeal recommendations.
- Cross-train non-clinical staff on medical insurance billing procedures
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
- Prior experience with health insurance medical billing
- Degree in Health Services field preferred
- 2+ years customer service and data entry
- Experience in UNC System Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Understanding of terminology commonly used in reference to healthcare, health insurance, and related areas.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn as you go
- Creation, use and management of spreadsheets.
- Flexibility in managing multiple tasks during the same time period.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in insurance billing specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in medical billing software such as Epic, Athenahealth, or Meditech
- Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Experience submitting and following up on insurance claims across major payers
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance billing guidelines
- High school diploma or equivalent with one to three years of billing or coding experience
- Certified Professional Biller or Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist credential preferred
Tips for Your Insurance Billing Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to billing systems
List the specific practice management and billing software you've used, such as Epic, Athenahealth, or Kareo, by name. Employers scan for these tools immediately, and a generic 'billing software' entry will cost you an interview.
Highlight your clean claims rate
Quantify your accuracy by noting your first-pass claim acceptance rate or denial reduction results from previous roles. Insurance billing specialist hiring managers look for candidates who demonstrate they reduce rework, not just process volume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists insurance billing specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by payer mix
Job listings that name specific payers, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial carriers, tell you exactly what experience matters most. Prioritize openings where your payer background matches so your resume speaks directly to what the team handles daily.
Prepare to explain denial resolution workflows
Interviewers for billing roles almost always ask how you identify and resolve claim denials. Walk through a real scenario step by step, naming the denial code category, your research process, and the corrective action you took to get the claim paid.
Negotiate using total compensation, not title
Billing specialist offers vary widely based on specialty, payer mix complexity, and remote status. When negotiating, reference the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data for your region and ask about productivity bonuses tied to collection rates before accepting any offer.
Insurance Billing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most insurance billing specialists?
The companies hiring the most insurance billing specialists right now include Washington University in St. Louis, SGMC Health, and UEI College, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and large physician management groups consistently represent the highest volume of open positions.
How many insurance billing specialist jobs are remote?
About 19% of insurance billing specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on software-based workflows that transfer well to remote settings. Claims follow-up, denial management, and accounts receivable functions are the sub-areas most frequently offered as fully remote positions.
How do you become an insurance billing specialist?
Start by completing a medical billing and coding certificate program at a community college or accredited vocational school, which covers payer guidelines, coding systems, and billing software fundamentals. Earn a credential such as the Certified Professional Biller from AAPC to strengthen your candidacy. Apply for entry-level billing clerk or billing assistant roles to build hands-on payer experience, then work toward specialist-level positions as your denial management and accounts receivable skills develop.
Can you get hired as an insurance billing specialist with little or no experience?
Yes, many healthcare employers hire billing trainees or billing assistants with no prior experience if you've completed a certificate program and understand basic payer terminology. Smaller physician practices and dental offices are often the most accessible entry points because they handle a narrower payer mix and can train on the job. Demonstrating familiarity with any practice management software, even from coursework, significantly improves your odds over candidates with no exposure at all.
What does the insurance billing specialist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen focused on your software experience and payer background, followed by an in-person or video interview with the billing manager. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handle specific denial codes, track outstanding claims, and prioritize a high-volume work queue. Some practices give a short skills assessment covering coding basics or a mock explanation of benefits to verify your working knowledge before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to insurance billing specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to insurance billing specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and payer background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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