Clinical Service Representative I - Ophthalmology

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an entry to mid-level clinical office assistant in a normal office setting. You will handle calls, collect patient demographics and insurance data, and schedule appointments.

Responsibilities include registering new patients, assisting with referrals and pre-certifications, and distributing service information packets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 1 month of hire.
• Medical office setting experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and route patient questions to the appropriate personnel.
• Schedule, reschedule, cancel and confirm patient appointments.
• Register new patients and collect demographic and insurance information.
• Assist with obtaining referrals and pre-certifications as needed.
• Provide information packets related to services to patients at appointments.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Insurance

Interpersonal Relationships

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Provides clinical office support including answering telephone calls, entering demographic and insurance/referral information, and scheduling appointments.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers telephone calls and handles patient questions or routes to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules, reschedules, cancels and confirms patient appointments.
• Registers new patients in the system and obtains demographic and insurance information.
• Assists with obtaining referrals/pre-certifications as needed.
• Provides packets of information to patients associated with services which may accompany the appointment.
• Assists other clinical support staff during peak time, vacation/illnesses.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a 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

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• 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

• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Education: 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: Medical Office Setting And/Or Related Customer Service (1 Year)
• Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Insurance, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology

Grade C04-H Salary Range

$16.75 - $22.70 / 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.

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, 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.

Company Culture

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well‑being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work‑life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.

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• 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.