While many remote roles feel temporary or “gig-based,” the world of medical and corporate billing offers long-term stability and growth.
The best part?
You can get your foot in the door without a specialized degree. Securing entry-level remote billing clerk jobs is about proving your accuracy and your mastery of digital tools.
Here are the 8 steps…
- Decide if you want to do Remote Billing
- Master the software
- Find companies that are hiring
- Update your resume
- Practice “Data Entry” Accuracy Tests
- Start Applying
- Interview
- Follow up
Keep reading, and I’ll go over these steps in more detail, what this job entails, plus some insider secrets!
The Benefits of Starting a Career in Entry-Level Remote Billing
Pros
- No degree required
- Recession proof
- Can transition to higher-paying jobs
- Work anywhere
Cons
- Very repetitive
- Isolation
- Production Quotas
- Strict Compliance
A typical day would be like…
Open your billing software to see how many invoices were made. Most of the money is ensuring names, Id’s, and codes match.
Then, for lunch, you could take a break.
In the afternoon, you could review why claims were rejected, fix them, and resubmit. Then spend an hour on the phone or on the web to clear up payment issues.
Before logging off, you would run a report to show how much revenue you made.
The average pay is $18 to $22 an hour, but you could earn more.
Essential Billing Software Skills: QuickBooks, Excel, and Epic Systems
Most billing clerks use Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks or, if you’re into healthcare, the software Epic could be used.
Understanding how the software is used and getting familiar with it can really help you get the role before other people.
Find Your Billing Niche
Not sure which remote billing path fits you? Answer 4 quick questions to find your perfect entry-level match.
Where to Find Legitimate Remote Billing Clerk Jobs (No Scams)
The next step is finding a good company that is hiring.
I recommend going to this place HERE. They have the largest selection of work-from-home jobs available. More importantly, they vet each job to ensure it’s not bullshit or a scam.
More good news is that they help you get the job! It is a subscription service, but it’s worth it.
How to Optimize Your Resume for Remote Billing with High-Impact Keywords
Next is update your resume. Since you will be working without supervision, it’s a good idea to tailor your resume for this.
- Highlight that you have good communication via phone and email.
- Mention times you managed data.
- Any tech you know (Like you refreshed your Excel skills) can help.
Again, I recommend this place, since they can help you write a solid resume to get your foot in the door.
Oh, and some companies have software that filters through resumes. So, if your resume doesn’t have the right keywords, it could go directly into the garbage can.
Some keywords could be…
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Invoicing / Invoice Processing
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Dispute Resolution
- Account Maintenance
Resume Keyword Power-Up
Paste your resume summary or skills section below to see if it’s “Remote Billing” ready.
Minimum Typing Speed and 10-Key KPH Requirements for Entry-Level Billing
Some companies give you a speed test to ensure you type very fast.
It’s not a bad idea to take some practice tests just to see how you land before you apply. Here are some places to see how you do.
For the 10-key, the minimum range is around 7,000–8,000 KPH (Keystrokes Per Hour).
Superstars can get above 12,000 KPH, and if you’re below the minimum range, maybe practice some more.
Accuracy is also very important. You don’t want to hit the backspace too much, and you don’t want to look at the keys.
98% accuracy and higher is what you’re looking for.
For typing words, the minimum range is around 40 to 45 words per minute. Experts can hit above 80 words per minute.
It’s also better to be slower and more accurate than fast with errors.
Little things can also help with comfort, such as the right mouse like this. This can protect your wrist when typing a lot.
Also, using a gel for sitting like this can help a ton and make your day WAY better. Give it a try.
Remote Billing Readiness Checklist
Check off your progress to see if you’re ready for the home office.
Applying for Entry-Level Remote Jobs with No Previous Experience
Now comes the fun part!
Just remember….
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take!
Wayne Gretzy
The more places you apply to, the higher your chance to land an interview.
Acing the Remote Billing Interview: Tips for Proving Your Accuracy
Where you will be working is important. You want to demonstrate you have a quiet place with a secure internet connection.
Next, if you don’t have experience, you could highlight your attention to detail. Possibly prepare a story that highlights this.
A killer tip during the interview, if you feel your experience is thin, is to mention your in pursuit of a certificate, such as QuickBooks or Medical Billing, depending on what you are applying to.
This place HERE can also help get you ready for the interview.
How to Follow Up After a Billing Interview to Stand Out from Other Candidates
After 24 hours, you could send a thank-you email to everyone you spoke to.
After 4-7 days, you could also send a nudge email, something like…
“Hi [Hiring Manager Name], I hope your week is going well. I’m checking in to see if there are any updates regarding the Billing Clerk position. I’m still very interested and happy to provide any additional info you might need.”
Beyond Billing: High-Paying Remote Career Alternative for Fast Typers
Entry-level remote billing is just 1 job you can do from home, and there are TONS.
If you’re a fast typer than you may LOVE affiliate marketing.
It’s where if you post a link and if someone clicks on it and purchases something, you get paid. Heck, sometimes you can earn money if someone fills out a form for more information; they don’t even have to buy anything.
You can do it anywhere in the world around your schedule, in nearly any niche, have tons of fun, and there is NO pressure for quotas or having to be 98% accurate.
The bad news is that the income can be slow in the beginning and unpredictable.
I’ve been doing it for 15 years, and I’ll give you the system I really enjoy for free.
Closing
I only scratched the surface of work-from-home jobs available.
There are TONS.
The best thing about working from home is that you save money on gas and commuting, plus it opens up more doors since you can choose an opportunity that is national or global.
I wrote a post HERE that gives you 10 detailed steps to find the right work from hom job for you.
I hope this post was helpful. Bye for now.