Medical Collector

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Collector to join their team. The primary responsibilities include managing collections and follow-up on outstanding revenue, focusing on quality fixes for root-cause problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Aged Debt Recovery: Lead the collection efforts for a significant backlog of $18 million in outstanding revenue, some of which dates back 5 years.
• Quality-Driven Follow-Up: Conduct thorough research on unpaid accounts to identify why they remain outstanding.
• Payer Resolution: Contact insurance carriers to resolve complex denials and facilitate payment on aged claims.
• Billing Adjustments: Perform necessary billing updates and corrections discovered during the collection process to ensure clean claim submission.

Qualifications

• Revenue Cycle Literacy: A strong understanding of the whole revenue cycle, including how billing and cash posting impact collection success.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrated skill in investigating root-cause issues that prevent claims from being paid.
• Healthcare Collections Experience: Proven experience specifically in a medical collections or healthcare AR follow-up environment.

Experience

• Experience in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Background in the whole revenue cycle, specifically mentioning cash or billing.
• Experience in transitional rehab or specialization in activating claims is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Our client complies with all federal and state employment laws and ensures non-discrimination in employment practices.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.