Medical Collections Specialist
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Medical Collections Specialist to process and follow up on physician claims from various payer types (HMO, PPO, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.) to ensure timely payment for services rendered.
Duties:
- Review and analyze medical documentation and patient records for accurate and timely billing entry; assign or reassign appropriate medical codes (ICD-10, CPT, HCPC) for diagnoses, procedures, and services rendered.
- Follow up with payers (HMO and PPO) on unpaid or denied claims and resubmit as necessary.
- Process payments from insurance companies and patients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient billing records.
- Answer patient inquiries regarding billing and insurance coverage.
- Work A/R aging reports and collaborate with insurance companies to identify and correct coding/billing errors.
- Write and submit appeals to insurance companies, as needed.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical revenue cycle management, including collections experience.
- MUST have experience using EHR system, experience with AdvancedMD is a plus
- Proficiency in medical terminology, knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes, and medical collection procedures and practices.
- Familiarity with the full collections cycle, including re-bills, code corrections, aging reports, and appeals.
- Expertise with HMO and PPO
Note: This is not an entry-level position. Prior experience in medical billing/collections is required.
Schedule: Monday to Friday; flexible hours (7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Benefits after Temp to Hire
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement plan options with a match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Meet Your Recruiter
Anthony Nguyen
Recruiter
Anthony Nguyen is a Recruiter with Marquee Staffing based in the Irvine division, specializing in connecting top talent with opportunities across a diverse range of industries. With expertise in full-cycle recruiting, relationship management, and workforce solutions, he is dedicated to creating a seamless and professional hiring experience from initial outreach through successful placement.
Prior to joining the Irvine division, Anthony worked within Marquee Staffing’s healthcare department, where he recruited for clinical, administrative, and allied healthcare roles throughout Southern California. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in fast-paced recruiting environments, compliance-focused hiring practices, and delivering high-quality talent solutions under tight deadlines.
Today, Anthony brings that same sense of urgency, clear communication, and people-first approach to his work in the Irvine division. He is passionate about building strong client partnerships, understanding unique hiring needs, and helping candidates secure opportunities where they can grow and thrive professionally.
Outside of work, Anthony enjoys uncovering new restaurants, trying various cuisines and hosting dinner gatherings with his friends and family. He’s a big advocate for being active and enjoys outdoor activities such as pickleball, table tennis, billiards, basketball, bowling, darts, and fishing. But now and then, he does appreciate some R&R by just binging some series with his wife and cat at home.