Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II (Remote) - Department of Medicine - Business Office

Washington University in St. Louis • MO

111d • $17 - $25

About The Position

This position performs follow-up insurance billing and collection activities on a minimum of 30 claims per day; makes collection calls, verifying accuracy and completeness of claims, contacts insurance companies and collection agencies in regard to expediting payments from various payers for physician’s services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• 2 years of work experience in Bookkeeping/Accounting and/or Medical Collection Setting.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of computers, general office equipment, telephone console, medical terminology, collection techniques and communication skills that involve dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Performs insurance follow-up billing and collection duties on various financial classifications to ensure timely and accurate payment of physician charges.
• Reviews patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, invoice resolution, correspondence, remittances, requests for additional information, or other appropriate handling.
• Utilizes Epic, system tools, and payer websites for claim submission, claim status, attachments, eligibility, and authorization/referral inquiry.
• Consistently meets the Quality Assurance (QA) and meaningful efficiency standards of working invoices/accounts each day and follows best practices for one-touch resolution as established within the department.
• Interacts with management and staff members to discuss issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED