Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs advanced billing and collection activities. Acts as reputed company IBC Assistant. Makes collection calls, verifying accuracy and completeness of claims, contacts insurance companies and collection agencies in regards to expediting payments from various payers for physician’s services. Handles discounts, adjustments and charge corrections.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• May act as a reputed company IBC Assistant. May train and provide guidance to other IBC Assistants.

• Performs collection follow-up duties on specific financial classifications, such as commercial insurance, self-pay, Medicare and Medicaid claims.

• Handles discounts, adjustments and charge corrections.

• Makes collection calls to insurance companies and patients to ensure timely payment of claims.

• Reviews remittance advises for rejection and accuracy of payment amounts.

• Verifies accuracy and completeness of charge tickets, monitors attachments for claims to obtain maximum reimbursements.

• Contacts insurance companies regarding posting payments and collection agencies regarding payment reports.

• Responds to questions and requests from Insurance companies.

• Supports customer service unit in answering billing and collection questions.

• Acts as back-up support for Accounts Receivable staff during peak times, vacations and illnesses.

Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).

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 reputed company 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:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Billing Or Insurance (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to reputed company duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

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:

Post-Secondary Education (2 Years)

Skills:

Collections Strategies, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Medical Terminology, Office Equipment, Telephone System

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / HourlyThe salary range reflects reputed company salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates reputed company the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions reputed company the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

reputed company 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 reputed company 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. reputed company 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 reputed company appointments and reputed company 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, reputed company, 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 reputed company 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: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

reputed company 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 reputed company job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national reputed company, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Apply To This Job