You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a skilled Collections Administrator responsible for managing collections on health claims for durable medical equipment, ensuring accounts are resolved efficiently, and meeting or exceeding departmental productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting on health claims for DME (durable medical equipment)
• Manage a monthly aged trial balance
• Handle a larger workload while meeting personal and team collection goals
• Exceed departmental productivity standards consistently
• Create and submit appeals to resolve denials from payers
• Identify and recommend payer contracting opportunities
• Recommend updates to Payer Guideline Manual
• Prepare and submit secondary claims to insurance companies
• Complete duties and special projects as assigned
• Meet productivity targets of 45 a day for online-heavy accounts and 30-35 a day for phone-heavy accounts with a quality score of 93%

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of medical collections experience
• Strong performance in cash collections and professionally overcoming objections
• Knowledge of national payers processes and billing requirements
• Knowledge of denial resolution, including technical and medical necessity appeals
• EMR experience
• Preferred experience with DME collections and Oracle (EMR)
• Experience with United Healthcare AR is preferred

Additional Requirements

Flex schedule available, working remotely with occasional onsite office presence required for training and large team meetings. Initial training will be in-office from 8am to 5pm.

Facility Type

Centralized Business Office

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.