Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Neurology

About the role

Scheduled Hours: 40
Position Summary: Obtains insurance information and referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services.

Primary Duties & 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.
• Affords assistance to patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process.
• Affords assistance to staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

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.

Education

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Work Experience

• Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Not Applicable

Driver's License

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

Basic Life Support Certification

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

Other Certifications/Licenses

• 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.

Salary Range

$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly

Questions

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Accommodation

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.

Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Benefits Statement

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

• We offer wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, 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 continued childcare needs.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

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.