<p>Our healthcare client in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Medical Collections Specialist for an immediate contract opportunity. This role requires a professional who can work with a high sense of urgency, manage outstanding accounts efficiently, and support a fast-paced revenue cycle environment. This position is fully on-site and requires daily attendance in the Sacramento office. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and follow up on outstanding insurance and patient balances in a timely manner. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Review aging reports and prioritize accounts for collection activity. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Contact insurance companies and/or patients to resolve unpaid claims and secure payment. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Research denials, underpayments, and payment discrepancies and take appropriate action. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Document collection efforts, account updates, and resolutions accurately in the billing system. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Collaborate with billing, coding, and other revenue cycle team members to resolve account issues. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain productivity standards while ensuring professionalism and accuracy. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support additional revenue cycle or collections-related projects as needed. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>