22d ago

Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Orthopedic Surgery

Other

1 views0 saves0 applied

Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for greeting, registering and checking in New, Return and Walk-in patients. Will also check-out and schedule appointments. Updates and verifies patient insurance,

Requirements Summary

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Patient care setting. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Technical Tools

Other

Chesterfield, MO 63017

This position greets patients upon their arrival. Duties include check-in, check-out, scheduling appointments, ensuring insurance is verified and referrals are obtained, ensuring appropriate registration information is entered correctly and in a timely manner. Assists with maintaining patient flow in a fast paced clinical office.

This position will require evening hours and weekends in our Orthopedic Injury Clinic.

Responsibilities

~1 min read

→Responsible for greeting, registering and checking in New, Return and Walk-in patients. Will also check-out and schedule appointments.
→Updates and verifies patient insurance, referrals and demographic information in EPIC as needed.
→Collects copays, self-pay payments and fees for services as needed.
→Balances cash drawer daily.
→Serves as back up for other staff during peak times, vacations and illnesses. Travel to other locations may be required.
→Maintains familiarity with insurance companies and their requirements.
→Adheres to HIPAA regulations and all Orthopedic/front desk policies.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location/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.

Requirements

~1 min read

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).

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Billing Systems And Third-Party Claims And/Or Medical Office Setting, Related Customer Service (3 Years) No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Relationships

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

About the Role

~1 min read

C06-H

$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.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.

What We Offer

~1 min read

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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

✓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.

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.