Temporary Medical Collections Representative

UCI Temporary Employment Services Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. Your Role on the Team: Job duties include, but are not limited to: Review and resolve billing edit errors prior to claim submission to ensure clean, accurate claims and timely reimbursement. Collect on insurance accounts by working assigned accounts receivable worklists, aging reports, and correspondence. Analyze patient accounts to determine appropriate billing or collection actions in compliance with payer guidelines. Communicate with payors and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and collection issues efficiently. What It Takes to be Successful: Required: Experience with professional fee medical billing, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Workers' Compensation, and commercial insurance plans. Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English. Ability to analyze accounts, manage workload effectively, and meet monthly productivity standards. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships across a healthcare system. Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English. Preferred: Experience with patient registration and authorization processes. Proficiency using payor websites for claim status review and collections follow-up. Experience with Epic Billing or similar medical billing systems. Background in professional fee medical collections within a healthcare or academic medical setting. Total Rewards: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. $26.58/hour - $27.10/hour Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Temporary Employment: This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles. The majority of our temporary positions are Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Parking Information: All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website. Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@.

Created: 2026-03-04