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Medical Collections Specialist

TEKsystems
$23.00 - $27.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Feb 14, 2026
Medical Collections Specialist About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Medical Collections Specialist to join our revenue cycle team. In this role, you will take ownership of resolving rejected, denied, and outstanding insurance claims-playing a critical part in ensuring timely reimbursement and financial accuracy. Success requires strong research skills, persistence, and effective communication with internal teams and third-party payers. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys solving complex billing challenges that directly impact organizational performance. *This is a 10 week contract opportunity* Key Responsibilities * Manage assigned accounts receivable by performing insurance follow-ups and collections to accelerate claim resolution and payment. * Research, resolve, and correct denied or rejected claims, including issues related to documentation, credentialing, and payer-specific submission requirements. * Communicate with insurance carriers via phone, mail, and clearinghouse correspondence to resolve inquiries and update claim information. * Partner with verification teams and field staff to address patient benefit discrepancies and claim-related issues. * Collaborate proactively with third-party payers to resolve processing issues, improve communication, and stay current on plan and policy changes. * Support continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending process enhancements, and assisting in the refinement of billing policies and procedures. * Prepare and contribute to monthly reports highlighting payer trends, key performance indicators, and unit performance, with a focus on improving metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). * Process insurance appeals by compiling required documentation, resubmitting claims, and following up to ensure timely resolution. * Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA and CMS guidelines in all systems, communications, and documentation. * Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals. Required Skills & Expertise * 3+ years of Medical collections and insurance claims resolution - experience with therapy claims highly preferred * Billing collections and accounts receivable follow-up * Experience working with EMR systems * Knowledge of hospital or healthcare billing workflows * Understanding of insurance benefit coordination and credentialing * High School Diploma * NextGen experience preferred Why Join Us * Make a measurable impact on revenue cycle performance * Collaborate with knowledgeable, supportive healthcare professionals * Gain exposure to payer strategy, analytics, and process improvement * Grow your expertise in medical billing and insurance operations Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.