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How much do remote medical billing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote medical billing in Decatur, IL is $19.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $21.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote medical billing?

Remote medical billing is the process of managing and submitting healthcare claims to insurance companies or payers from a location outside of a traditional medical office, often from home. Remote medical billers review patient records, assign billing codes, and ensure that all information is accurate to facilitate payment for medical services. This role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with medical coding systems, and effective communication skills. Remote medical billing offers flexibility and is increasingly popular as healthcare organizations adopt digital solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote medical billing specialist?

To thrive as a Remote Medical Billing Specialist, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, coding systems such as ICD-10 and CPT, and billing procedures, often supported by certification like the Certified Professional Biller (CPB). Proficiency in medical billing software, electronic health records (EHR), and insurance claim platforms is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and clear communication are essential soft skills for managing complex billing tasks and collaborating remotely. These skills ensure accurate claim processing, timely reimbursements, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote medical billing positions, and how can they be addressed?

Remote medical billing professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining clear communication with healthcare providers and resolving billing discrepancies without in-person collaboration. It's important to establish regular check-ins with team members and utilize secure digital platforms to share updates and clarify questions. Staying organized, keeping up with frequently changing insurance policies, and proactively seeking training on new software can also help remote billers stay efficient and accurate in their work.

What is the difference between Remote Medical Billing vs Remote Medical Coding?

AspectRemote Medical BillingRemote Medical Coding
CredentialsMedical billing certification often preferredCertified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentBilling departments, healthcare offices, remoteCoding departments, healthcare offices, remote
Industry UsageUsed across healthcare providers for billingUsed for translating medical records into codes
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Remote Medical Billing and Remote Medical Coding are closely related healthcare roles. While both involve working with medical records, billing focuses on submitting claims and managing payments, whereas coding involves translating medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes. Both roles often require similar certifications and are performed in similar environments, making them common points of comparison for job seekers in healthcare administration.

How much do remote medical billers make from home?

Remote medical billers typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $30,000 to $60,000 depending on experience, certifications, and location. Many work independently or for healthcare providers, often using billing software and maintaining knowledge of coding and insurance procedures.

What are the most commonly searched types of Medical Billing jobs in Decatur, IL?

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Infographic showing various Remote Medical Billing job openings in Decatur, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,391 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Oncology Territory Account Specialist, Solid Tumor - Peoria, IL

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Decatur, IL • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Band

Level 3


Job Description Summary

#LI-Remote
This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible to you.
Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
As a Territory Account Specialist (TAS), you'll lead with purpose - crafting personalized experiences that reflect the unique needs of each account and Health Care Provider (HCP). Acting as the primary point of contact, you'll build meaningful connections, identify shared priorities, and navigate solutions that link customers to Novartis resources - all with the goal of improving patient outcomes. Success in this role comes from balancing demand generation with strategic account engagement. You'll bring expertise in clinical and account-based selling, access navigation, collaborative problem-solving, team orchestration, and omni-channel engagement.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Navigate and resolve challenges within accounts to ensure customer needs are met with effective, tailored solutions.
  • Build a strategic territory plan by aligning shared priorities and applying insights and tactics that drive product demand and support better patient outcomes.
  • Partner proactively with territory teammates, field teams, and home-office colleagues to address customer needs and deliver access support.
  • Apply deep knowledge of the market, competitive landscape, and cross-functional dynamics to anticipate opportunities and respond to challenges with agility.
  • Use territory data and market trends to uncover local insights, support pull-through efforts, and lead impactful customer engagements - virtually or in person.
  • Facilitate planning sessions with key stakeholders to solve complex challenges and collaborate across functions to meet customer needs with urgency.
  • Deliver real-time access support and work closely with Patient Specialty Services (PSS) to ensure seamless customer experience.
  • Harness digital tools and omni-channel strategies to personalize outreach and engage customers across both virtual and face-to-face settings.


Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required from 4-year college or university.
  • Experience (see leveling guidelines below) in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed sales teams within the last 5 years. We also welcome candidates from other complex sales environments such as medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, or B2B sectors, especially where strong field leadership and customer engagement are central to success. For Associate Level opportunities, applicants with limited prior sales experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Proven track-record of consistent high-performance, and well-versed in navigating and successfully selling to large accounts and key customers.
  • Self-starter with analytic abilities to seek out, prioritize, and apply relevant information to solve problems to meet the needs of key customers, while also demonstrating ethical leadership and ability to foster environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies and laws.
  • Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border. Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Must have a valid driver's license.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience across therapeutic groups, disease states, account management strategy, and new product launches.
  • Broad understanding in patient services, market access, buy and bill, specialty pharmacy, reimbursement and/or medical calling on HCPs with respect to a sophisticated product or reimbursement pathway.

Leveling Guidelines: the position will be filled at level commensurate with experience.

  • Associate Territory Account Specialist: Recently separated from the US Military with 4+ years of military service in a leadership capacity (Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, Company Commander, etc.), or applicants with limited prior sales experience.
    • Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment, and communicate product information effectively.
    • Preferred experience in the 2-year Novartis Sales Internship Program; demonstrated proven leadership experience in student sports, fraternities, clubs, activities, and other extracurricular activities.
  • Territory Account Specialist: 2+ years' experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, B2B sectors or sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment and can communicate clinical product information.
  • Senior Territory Account Specialist: 5+ years' experience in specialty pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, medical device, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, B2B sectors or sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment and can communicate clinical product information.

Driving is an Essential Function of this Role: Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver's license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers' (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com.

For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week.

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between:

  • Associate Territory Account Specialist: $81,200 and $150,800 per year
  • Territory Account Specialist: $114,100 and $211,900 per year
  • Senior Territory Account Specialist: $132,300 and $245,700 per year

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.


EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings


Salary Range

$132,300.00 - $245,700.00


Skills Desired

Commercial Excellence, Conflict Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Customer Insights, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Professional Ethics