Patient Billing/Services Representative II (Siteman South County) - Medical Oncology

Position Summary Obtains insurance information and referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services. Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

Scheduled Hours 40 Job Description 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. 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 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 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 Customer Service, Effective Written Communication, Epic EHR, Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Insurance Claims, Office Organization, Organizing, Professional Etiquette, Scheduling, Team Collaboration 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. 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: 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis