We are looking for a Medical Payment Poster Specialist to join a healthcare revenue cycle team in Sacramento, California. This contract position offers the potential for a permanent role and is fully in-office during the initial assignment. It is ideal for someone who can accurately apply payments, identify discrepancies, and support timely follow-up on account issues. The role requires strong knowledge of medical billing workflows, payer activity, and cash posting practices to help maintain accurate patient account records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately enter insurance reimbursement details at the line-item level within the patient accounting platform.<br>• Record patient payments promptly and ensure each transaction is applied to the appropriate account.<br>• Review posted amounts against payer agreements and internal guidelines to confirm payment accuracy.<br>• Document denials, zero-payment explanations, and related account activity, then alert collection staff when additional action is needed.<br>• Process recoupments and takebacks in accordance with established procedures and reimbursement rules.<br>• Reconcile daily posted payments to settlement documentation to maintain balanced cash activity.<br>• Identify recurring issues such as underpayments or denial patterns and communicate findings to leadership.<br>• Direct payer letters and related correspondence to the appropriate team members for investigation or resolution.
<p>Our client in Sacramento, California is seeking a <strong>Medical Collections Specialist</strong> for a temporary opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in healthcare revenue cycle functions and a strong background in medical collections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow up on outstanding insurance and patient balances</li><li>Research and resolve denied or underpaid claims</li><li>Contact insurance carriers, patients, and internal departments regarding account status</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity in billing systems</li><li>Review accounts for aging balances and take appropriate action</li><li>Support revenue cycle operations and help reduce accounts receivable backlog</li><li>Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and company policies</li></ul>