Remote Insurance Billing & Collections Specialist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan (403(b))

Wellness resources

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced insurance follow-up specialist to verify insurance coverage and expedite physician payments. You will review patient accounts, handle eligibility, and use Epic EHR and payer portals to manage claims and attachments.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with primarily remote duties and occasional in-office visits, reflecting the university’s flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: 2 years in book-keeping/accounting and/or medical collections.
• Skills: HIPAA, Epic EHR, health insurance billing, medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs insurance follow-up billing and collection duties to ensure timely payment of physician charges.
• Reviews patient accounts for accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, and invoices.
• Uses Epic, payer websites, and system tools for claim submission/status and eligibility inquiries.

Skills

Insurance follow-up

Billing accuracy

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Epic EHR

HIPAA

Microsoft Word

ICD-10

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic EHR

Payer websites

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced insurance follow-up specialist to verify insurance coverage and expedite physician payments. You will review patient accounts, handle eligibility, and use Epic EHR and payer portals to manage claims and attachments.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with primarily remote duties and occasional in-office visits, reflecting the university’s flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.