Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Heart and Vascular Center

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Billing/Financial Specialist to obtain insurance information and counsel patients on financial assistance within the department. Responsibilities include registering new patients, updating schedules, and guiding patients through the billing process.

The role requires high school diploma, Basic Life Support certification within a month, and experience with billing systems and third-party claims in a medical office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire date.
• Billing systems, third-party claims, and related medical office customer service experience (3 years).
• Ability to explain billing processes clearly to patients.

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 necessary.
• Calls patients with appointment reminders and collects insurance information.
• Explains billing process to patients and responds to inquiries from patients and payers.
• Explains billing processes to other staff; assists with basic account maintenance.
• May provide Medical Assistant services to the department if MA certification is required.

Skills

Financial information

Insurance

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Obtains insurance information and 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, assisting with form completion.
• 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.
• Explains billing process to other IBC 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.
• May provide Medical Assistant services to the department (MA certification required) as needed.
• 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.

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.

Required Qualifications

More About This Job

• 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

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 Communication

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.89 - $26.35 / 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.