Patient Services Representative

Patient Billing Services Representative IIThe Patient Billing Services Representative II is the face of our department and often the first impression of Orthopedic Surgery. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service and creating a positive experience for all patients and visitors. This role involves ensuring all check-in and registration is complete and accurate, verifies insurance and referral needs, handles patient inquiries, checks patients out upon completion of their visit and schedules appointments as needed. Works as a team to ensure operations run smoothly in our fast-paced clinics. Obtains insurance information, referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services.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: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: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red CrossWork Experience: Billing Systems And Third-Party Claims And/Or Medical Office Setting, Related Customer Service (3 Years)Skills: Not ApplicableDriver'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 RelationshipsGrade: C06-HSalary 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.Accommodation:If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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: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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!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? 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