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Medix

Medical Collections Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Job Summary Our client is seeking a results-driven Medical Collections Specialist to join their Central Business Office. This role involves aggressive follow-up, appeal, and resolution of unpaid or ...

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How much do medical collections jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical collections in Houston, TX is $19.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.73 and $20.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical collections specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Collections Specialist, you need a solid understanding of medical billing, insurance processes, and accounts receivable, often supported by experience in healthcare finance or a related certification. Familiarity with billing software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and collections databases is typically required. Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you resolve payment issues and maintain positive relationships with patients and insurers. These skills ensure timely revenue recovery for healthcare providers while upholding compliance and patient satisfaction.

What is medical collections?

Medical collections refer to the process of recovering unpaid medical bills from patients or insurance companies. When a patient or their insurer does not pay for medical services within a specified period, healthcare providers may assign or sell the debt to a collections agency. Medical collections specialists work to contact patients, negotiate payment plans, and ensure outstanding balances are resolved. This process is essential for maintaining the financial health of medical practices and hospitals while also adhering to relevant laws and regulations.

What are some common challenges faced in a medical collections role and how can they be effectively managed?

Medical Collections professionals often encounter challenges such as navigating complex insurance policies, handling denied or delayed claims, and communicating with patients who may be experiencing financial hardship. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, persistence, and empathy when discussing account balances with patients. Building positive relationships with insurance companies and maintaining accurate records can help streamline the collection process and support timely resolution of outstanding accounts.

What does a medical collections specialist do?

A medical collections specialist manages unpaid medical bills by contacting patients and insurance companies to collect payments, verify insurance coverage, and resolve billing discrepancies. They often use billing software and must have knowledge of healthcare regulations and insurance processes to ensure accurate and timely collections.

What are medical collections jobs?

People who work in medical collections serve as an intermediary between the patient and the insurance company. Your responsibilities in this career include filing claims, answering patients’ questions about their health care, and advising patients on their insurance and benefit coverage. Medical collectors run a monthly report to find any outstanding bill that is at least 30 days old. You then call up insurance companies to settle any billing matters. Other duties include appealing any claims that an insurance company has denied a patient and fixing any mistakes with the billing department. You also perform administrative tasks.

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Infographic showing various Medical Collections job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,567 per year, or $19 per hour.

Medical Collections Specialist

Medix

Houston, TX • On-site

$25 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 hours ago

Job description

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a results-driven Medical Collections Specialist to join their Central Business Office. This role involves aggressive follow-up, appeal, and resolution of unpaid or denied inpatient hospital claims with government and commercial payers. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating complex UB-04 claims, analyzing payer remittances, and overturning high-dollar DRG denials. If you excel at investigating root causes for non-payment, pursuing timely-filing appeals, and securing accurate hospital reimbursement, you are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
  • Aggressively follow up on unpaid or denied claims.
  • Appeal and resolve inpatient hospital claims with various payers.
  • Investigate root causes for non-payment and pursue timely-filing appeals.
  • Secure accurate hospital reimbursement.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma
  • 2 years of inpatient hospital billing (AR/Collections) experience
  • Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, commercial insurance, and out-of-state payers
  • Knowledge of out-of-state Medicaid and TX Medicaid

Experience
  • 2 years of inpatient hospital billing (AR/Collections) experience.

Skills
  • Proficiency in Meditech EMR and Clearinghouse: ABILITY/Inovalon.
  • Strong detail orientation and persistence.

Additional Requirements
  • Onsite work with the potential for future hybrid work.
  • Standard business hours from 9 am - 3 pm with flexibility.

Benefits
  • Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
  • Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
  • 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
  • Short Term Disability Insurance.
  • Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language
This opportunity is located within the state of Texas.
* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
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Since 2001, we’ve been dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Medix was created to become a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare and life sciences industries. Today, we are that leader. Headquartered in Chicago, we have 23 offices across the United States, and staff talent around the world. Medix is committed to fulfilling our core purpose as an organization: to positively impact the lives of our talent, clients, and teammates through employment, philanthropy, and opportunity. The combination of purpose and values has nurtured our thriving culture that encourages our internal team to excel at work and in everyday life.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

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