Medical Collector (Contract)
Location: Gardena, CA – On-Site
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 4-6 months
Pay Rate: $27 Per Hour
Shift: Monday – Friday Day
About the Organization
Our client is a mission-driven community healthcare organization serving diverse and underserved populations across multiple clinical sites. They are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care and improving health outcomes through a patient-centered approach. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts communities in need.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Collector with strong experience in accounts receivable, denial management, and insurance follow-up. This contract role plays a critical part in optimizing revenue cycle performance by ensuring timely and accurate reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, and commercial payers.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform A/R follow-up on unpaid, denied, and underpaid claims
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Review, correct, and submit insurance claims for accurate reimbursement
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Analyze EOBs, remittance advice, and denial/CAS codes
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Initiate appeals, tracers, and adjustments to resolve claim issues
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Use systems such as eClinicalWorks, clearinghouses, Medicare DDE, and payer portals
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Conduct claim scrubbing and quality checks prior to submission
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Generate patient statements and billing communications
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Identify trends in denials, coding errors, and A/R performance
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Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve billing discrepancies
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA and payer regulations
Required Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Billing Certification required
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3+ years of medical billing, collections, or revenue cycle experience
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Strong knowledge of:
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Medicare, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance
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HMO, PPO, and third-party payers
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Experience with denials, appeals, and A/R follow-up
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
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eClinicalWorks experience preferred
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high claim volumes
Preferred Qualifications
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Experienced in high-volume healthcare environments (FQHC or similar a plus)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
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Ability to work independently and meet productivity targets
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Excellent communication and documentation skills
Why Apply?
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Competitive contract pay
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Opportunity to support a mission-driven healthcare organization
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Gain experience in a high-impact revenue cycle role
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Potential for contract extension or long-term opportunity