Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Obstetrics and Gynecology
About The Position
Obtains insurance information, referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Billing Systems And Third-Party Claims And/Or Medical Office Setting, Related Customer Service (3 Years)
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
- Financial Information
- Insurance
- Interpersonal Relationships
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.
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.
- Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
- Adult care resources.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
