Clinical Service Representative II - Ophthalmology

Position Summary Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Provides clinical office support including greeting and registering patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance benefits and referrals, and collecting co-payments. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Greets patients, assisting with form completion; verifies accuracy of patient's insurance and demographic information; provides HIPAA forms, arbitration forms and consent-to-treat forms. Collects co-pays for services; verifies and balances receipts and payments. Reviews schedule for new patients, updating when necessary. Calls patients with appointment time reminder, obtaining insurance information and referral forms. Prepares, distributes and collects fee tickets; reviews fee tickets for completeness; reconciles fee tickets with daily schedule. Schedules return patient appointments and patient testing; validates patient's parking. May prepare patients' charts for daily appointments. Assists patients with insurance questions regarding billing process. Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other related scheduling duties. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires protective devices. Patient care setting. Direct patient care setting. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less). Equipment Office equipment. Clinical/diagnostic 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 Required Qualifications 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 Medical Office Setting And/Or Related Customer Service (2 Years) Skills Not Applicable Driver's License A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job 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 Communication, Computer Literacy, Insurance, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology 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. 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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! 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