Pre-Certification Coordinator I - Pediatrics Genetics

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefit

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a healthcare administrative professional to manage pre-certification processes and coordinate with insurance payers to maximize reimbursements.

The role involves maintaining schedules, documenting certifications, and collaborating with physicians and the financial team. The candidate should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with 2 years in a medical office setting; CPC and RHIT certifications are preferred for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; combination with experience acceptable.
• Medical Office Setting experience preferred (2 years).
• No specific professional license required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and facilitates pre-determination process with insurance payers.
• Contacts insurance companies for benefit verification and pre-certification of procedures.
• Notifies financial counselor for pre-payment of un-coded services.
• Maintains daily surgery/procedure schedule and communicates with physicians and assistants.
• Maintains log of all pre-certifications and notifies billing/utilization departments.
• Documents when pre-certifications are received and supports the overall pre-certification process.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

RHIT - AHIMA

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Performs varied professional services to ensure medical/surgical and diagnostic/ancillary services are accomplished in an efficient manner and that reimbursement is maximized through required interaction with third‑party payers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Initiates and facilitates pre-determination process. Contacts appropriate insurance companies for benefit verification and pre-certification of surgical and nonsurgical procedures; notifies financial counselor for pre-payment of un‑coded services. Supplies all documentation required during pre-certification process to insurance companies. Maintains daily surgery/procedure schedule for department faculty; maintains open communication with physicians and their assistants regarding their schedules. Maintains written log of all pre-certifications in process; notifies hospital utilization/billing department of pre-certification. Documents when pre-certification is received from insurance companies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal working 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: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Communication, External Customers, Insurance, Internal Customers, Interpersonal Communication, Managed Care, Medical Insurance Coding, Organizing, Third Party Payers

Grade C08-H Salary Range

$21.33 - $31.98 / 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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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