Hybrid Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II – Emergency Medicine

Posted 20 hours ago

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About the role

  • Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant performing follow-ups on insurance claims and collections for Emergency Medicine. Responsible for contacting insurance companies, verifying records, and supporting billing inquiries.

Responsibilities

  • Performs collection follow-up duties on specific financial classifications such as commercial insurance, self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid claims
  • 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 reimbursement
  • 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/illnesses
  • Assists with training of co-workers

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
  • 2 Years of experience in Bookkeeping/Accounting and/or Medical Collection Setting
  • Not Applicable for specific skills
  • A driver's license is not required

Benefits

  • Up to 22 days of vacation
  • 10 recognized holidays
  • 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 with starting contributions at 7%
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and courses
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Financial resources
  • Access to dietitians
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
  • Family care resources for childcare needs
  • Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years

Job title

Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II – Emergency Medicine

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$17 - $25 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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