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University of California - Los Angeles Health

Medicare Collector - Centralized Medicare Unit Collector

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What they do

A Medical Claims Processor or Representative reviews and processes medical insurance claims and determines whether an insurance policy will cover a medical procedure. Gathers information from policy holders and organizes insurance files; may process checks with payments to policy holders when a medical claim is approved.

$47,705 / year median in California

-9% projected decline

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Medicare Collector - Centralized Medicare Unit Collector University of California - Los Angeles Health United States, California, Century City Sep 01, 2026 Description Take on an important role in a world-class health organization. Help ensure the financial efficiency of a dynamic healthcare leader. Take your professional expertise to the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health. In this key position, you will be responsible for the timely and accurately processing of inpatient/outpatient claims to third party payers. This will involve providing quality control checks on paper claims; processing tracers, denials and related correspondence; initiating appeals; and drafting, composing, and submitting appeal letters. We'll look to you to ensure the delivery of the highest level of customer support and customer satisfaction. You will handle a high volume of incoming customer service calls within a call-center setting.

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This posted position is 1 of 3 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions.

Salary Range:

$30.79- $40.60/Hourly Qualifications We're seeking an exceptional, self-directed, customer-focused professional with: Two years of medical billing experience in a physicians' office or clinic - REQUIRED

Background with Medi-Cal, Medicare, managed care, and PPO insurance

Detailed knowledge of medical terminology

Outstanding communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to read/interpret correspondence, charged documents, EOBs and all insurance forms

Knowledge of online registration procedures, including payor data and financial classes

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

In-depth knowledge of overall business office functions

Knowledge of EPIC is a plus