Billing/Scheduling Associate I - Cardiology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Billing/Patient Financial Counselor to handle insurance information, facilitate financial assistance options, and coordinate patient scheduling via phone or email.

You will remind patients of appointments, gather required insurance data, and communicate with third-party payers and clinical staff. The role emphasizes accurate billing explanations, basic account maintenance, and collaboration with the Relatient reminder system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No specific certifications required.
• No specific work experience required.
• Billing systems and third-party claims familiarity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance.
• Communicates with physicians and clinical staff to assist with scheduling urgent or referred patient scheduling calls/requests.
• Reviews schedule for new patients, updating when necessary.
• Calls patients with appointment time reminder, obtaining insurance information and referral forms.
• Explains billing process to patients, answers inquiries from patients and third-party payers.
• Works with others to solve relatively simple problems.
• Assists patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process.
• Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties; assists with basic account maintenance activities.
• Works Relatient patient reminder system results and contacts patients or makes scheduling changes.

Skills

Financial Information

Insurance

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Obtains insurance information, referral forms, and counsels patients on financial assistance over the phone or by email. Schedules and coordinates patient appointments over the phone or by email, with no patient contact.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance.
• Communicates with physicians and clinical staff to assist with scheduling urgent or referred patient scheduling calls/requests.
• Reviews schedule for new patients, updating when necessary.
• Calls patients with appointment time reminder, obtaining insurance information and referral forms.
• Explains billing process to patients, answers incoming inquiries from patients and third-party payers.
• Works with others to solve relatively simple problems.
• Assists patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process.
• Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties; assists with basic account maintenance activities.
• Works Relatient patient reminder system results and contacts patients or makes scheduling changes.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Billing Systems And Third-Party Claims And/Or Medical Office Setting, Related Customer Service (1 Year)

Skills

Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Prioritization

Grade

G04-H

Salary Range

$16.40 - $22.12 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.