<p>Our <strong>healthcare client in San Luis Rey</strong> is seeking a proactive <strong>Collections Specialist</strong> to manage outstanding patient and insurance balances within the revenue cycle department. The ideal candidate has prior experience handling medical collections, understands insurance follow-up procedures, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow up on unpaid insurance claims and patient balances to ensure timely reimbursement.</li><li>Contact insurance companies regarding claim denials, underpayments, and appeals.</li><li>Initiate patient outreach for outstanding self-pay balances with professionalism and empathy.</li><li>Record all collection activities in the billing system, ensuring documentation accuracy.</li><li>Work closely with billing and posting teams to correct errors and resubmit claims.</li><li>Review EOBs and identify opportunities to improve collection efficiency.</li><li>Maintain compliance with HIPAA and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) standards.</li><li>Generate weekly collection reports and aging summaries for management.</li></ul>

<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED required.</li><li>2+ years of experience in medical billing or collections (required).</li><li>Knowledge of <strong>Epic, NextGen, or Allscripts</strong> systems preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial payer collections.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Positive, professional demeanor and a team-first attitude.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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