Billing And Collections Specialist

Description The Billing & Collections Associate is responsible for owning insurance claims end‑to‑end, from initial submission through final payment resolution. This role is heavily focused on insurance denials, appeals, and collections, rather than high‑volume transactional billing. The ideal candidate brings strong experience navigating explanations of benefits (EOBs), managing payer denials, preparing and submitting appeals, and persistently following up with insurance carriers to secure payment. Success in this role requires attention to detail, timeliness, accountability, and the ability to problem‑solve in a complex, non‑automated healthcare reimbursement environment. This position sits within the finance organization but functions as a specialized insurance billing and collections role, supporting a small team responsible for complex, non‑par and out‑of‑network claims across multiple payers. Skills Denial management, Appeals processing, insurance billing knowledge, Collections mentality, EOB, DME billing, Durable medical equipment, Healthcare insurance billing, collections Top Skills Details Denial management,Appeals processing,insurance billing knowledge,Collections mentality,EOB Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Education, Certifications, or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required 1-2+ years of experience in healthcare insurance billing, collections, denial management, or appeals No formal certification required; hands‑on experience with insurance payers, EOBs, and appeals is significantly more important than credentials Key Attributes of Success Ownership mindset: ability to take claims end‑to‑end through final resolution Persistence and resilience when working denials and repeated appeals Strong attention to detail and timeliness in a non‑automated environment Problem‑solving ability when payer responses are inconsistent or unclear Adaptability and openness to learning a unique reimbursement model Professional communication skills when interacting with insurance carriers Desired / Nice‑to‑Have Skills Experience in denial management-heavy environments Exposure to durable medical equipment (DME) billing Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers Understanding of in‑network vs out‑of‑network billing challenges Comfort working in smaller teams with high accountability Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Clarita, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clarita,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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