Medical Biller - P/T- O'Fallon, MO - Gateway Asthma & Allergy

Esse Health•O'Fallon, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the healthcare community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier. Esse Health is currently seeking a part-time Medical Biller for our Gateway Asthma & Allergy office located in O'Fallon! In addition to Billing responsibilities, this position will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk. This position will assist with billing all immunotherapy and biologics for the practice. The position will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk, including answering the telephones, scheduling patient appointments, checking patients in, collecting co-payments, verifying insurance, registering patients in the computer, checking patients out, scheduling follow up visit if needed, balancing monies and verifying orders at day end. The Biller is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers. The schedule for the position is Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. This is NOT a benefit eligible position. To learn more about what it's like to be an Esse employee, please visit our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! Search "Essehealthbenefitsu".

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications: Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent
1 or more years of experience working with the public preferably in a healthcare setting.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of the different types of health insurance plans; i.e. HMO’s, PPO’s, etc.
Ability to recognize priority or emergency phone calls.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, both on the telephone and in person, including patients who are angry or upset.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Windows-based PC environment.