UCLA Health

Commercial Hospital Collections Representative

UCLA Health  •  $27.65 - $39.27/hr  •  Remote  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Posted Date
03/02/2026
Salary Range $27.65 - 39.27 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
29005


Primary Duties and Responsibilities


As a Commercial Collections Representative, you will manage a designated portfolio of inpatient and outpatient claims, ensuring effective and efficient collection efforts. Your primary responsibilities include:

  • Conducting regular account reviews to identify outstanding balances.
  • Initiating and maintaining communication with third-party payers to resolve reimbursement discrepancies.
  • Diligently following up on claims to ensure timely resolution.
  • Communicate with insurance providers, patients, and internal departments to gather necessary information and resolve payment issues.

Salary Range: $27.65 - $39.27/hourly


Job Qualifications


We are seeking a self-directed, detail-oriented individual with:

  • High school diploma or GED; Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in collections investigation
  • Experience in commercial and managed care collections, highly desired
  • Ability to interpret payer contracts and process contractual adjustments
  • In-depth knowledge of UB04 requirements and medical billing processes
  • Strong analytical skills and proven proficiency in Excel and spreadsheets
  • Understanding of collection techniques and laws, including AB1455, the Knox-Keene Act, Health & Safety Codes, etc., Familiarity with medical terminology, CPT codes, HCPCS codes, health networks, IPAs, HMOs, PPOs, PCPs, and contract affiliations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, work independently or as part of a team, and prioritize tasks effectively


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
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