<p>A respected hospital in the San Fernando Valley is seeking an experienced and results-driven Hospital Medical Collections Specialist to join its revenue cycle team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with a strong background in hospital collections, payer follow-up, and denial resolution. The ideal candidate will play a key role in accelerating reimbursements, reducing aging accounts receivable, and ensuring accurate resolution of inpatient and outpatient claims across a variety of payer sources.</p><p>The hospital is open to candidates with 2+ years of medical collections experience, particularly within an acute care or hospital setting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform comprehensive follow-up on outstanding hospital accounts to secure accurate and timely reimbursement from insurance carriers and third-party payers</li><li>Review inpatient and outpatient claims to identify billing issues, denials, payment delays, and underpayments, and take proactive steps toward resolution</li><li>Manage collection efforts across multiple payer types, including Medicare Managed Care, Medi-Cal Managed Care, commercial insurance plans, HMOs, and PPOs</li><li>Prepare and submit appeals, reconsiderations, and supporting documentation for denied or improperly processed claims</li><li>Research and resolve account discrepancies by reviewing billing records, remittance advice, payer correspondence, and claim history</li><li>Collaborate with billing, coding, admissions, and clinical departments to correct claim issues and improve reimbursement outcomes</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of collection activity, payer communications, and account status updates</li><li>Monitor assigned accounts to reduce aging AR and improve overall collection performance</li><li>Support departmental goals related to cash collections, denial management, and revenue cycle efficiency</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Workers' Compensation Specialist to provide dedicated leave coverage for a Human Resources team. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on guiding employees and managers through workers' compensation matters, coordinating claim activity, and supporting compliant return-to-work and accommodation processes. The role requires a practical, detail-oriented individual who can step in quickly, work a flexible schedule of 20 to 40 hours per week, and maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and external insurance partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the day-to-day handling of workers' compensation cases, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate coordination from initial report through resolution.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of contact for employees who need support during workplace injury claims, providing clear guidance and updates throughout the process.</p><p>• Partner with managers and HR colleagues to facilitate return-to-work planning and help align transitional work options with business needs and employee limitations.</p><p>• Review and coordinate workplace accommodation requests related to occupational injuries, helping maintain compliance and consistency in documentation.</p><p>• Work closely with insurance carriers, brokers, and other external partners to monitor claim status, exchange required information, and address outstanding issues.</p><p>• Maintain organized records, track claim developments, and prepare case details needed for internal review and decision-making.</p><p>• Advise stakeholders on workers' compensation procedures, deadlines, and best practices to promote efficient case management.</p><p>• Adjust weekly availability as needed within the 20 to 40 hour range to support coverage demands during the assignment period.</p>