We are looking for an experienced Medical Billing/Claims/Collections specialist to support healthcare and community-based programs in California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on accurate claim preparation, reimbursement follow-up, and timely resolution of billing issues across the revenue cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong Medi-Cal billing knowledge, works confidently with billing platforms such as Office Ally or similar systems, and can help improve payment accuracy through careful review and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full medical billing cycle for multiple programs, from claim creation and submission through payment application and account follow-up.<br>• Complete monthly billing activities for prior service periods and verify that charges, payments, and balances are properly reconciled.<br>• Prepare, submit, and monitor Medi-Cal and CalAIM claims, addressing rejections or denials by researching issues and making necessary corrections.<br>• Investigate billing discrepancies and pursue appropriate follow-up actions to strengthen reimbursement results and reduce outstanding accounts.<br>• Maintain accurate billing documentation and account records within Office Ally or a comparable medical billing system.<br>• Track accounts receivable activity and support collections efforts by reviewing unpaid claims and escalating issues as needed.<br>• Produce billing, collections, and reimbursement reports that highlight trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Partner with internal teams to improve charge accuracy, resolve claim-related concerns, and support overall revenue cycle performance.