Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Cardiology

Washington University; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Patient Billing/Services Representative II for Cardiology. The role handles insurance information, patient education on billing, and financial assistance options, with a strong focus on accurate data entry and customer service.

Onsite at West County, MO, 40 hours weekly, compensation aligned with hourly pay range. Responsibilities include registering patients, handling referrals, explaining billing processes, and supporting staff with account

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Online BLS certifications without a skills component do not meet requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Billing systems, third-party claims, or medical office experience preferred.
• No additional certifications required unless stated elsewhere in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance.
• Registers all new patients and assists with form completion.
• Reviews schedule for new patients and updates as needed.
• Calls patients with appointment reminders and collects insurance data.
• Explains billing process to patients and responds to inquiries from patients and third-party payers.
• Assists staff with basic account maintenance and insurance questions.
• Assists with sending reminder cards and scheduling duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial Information

Insurance

Interpersonal Relationships

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Cardiology# Join us today## Patient Billing/Services Representative II - CardiologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: West County - St. Louis, MO: Full time: Posted Today: JR98304# **Location**CREVE COEUR, MO 63141# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Obtains insurance information, referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance.* Registers all new patients and assists with form completion.* Reviews schedule for new patients and makes updates when necessary.* Calls patients with appointment time reminders; obtains insurance information and referral forms.* Explains billing process to patients; answers incoming inquiries from patients and third-party payers.* Explains billing process to other staff; assists with basic account maintenance activities.* Assists patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process.* Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions:* Normal office environment.* Patient care setting. Physical Effort:* Typically sitting at desk or table.* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. 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:**Billing Systems And Third-Party Claims And/Or Medical Office Setting, Related Customer Service (3 Years)**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:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Relationships# **Grade**C06-H# **Salary Range**$17.89 - $26.35 / HourlyThe 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.