Hybrid Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant III

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About the role

  • Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant performing billing and collection duties for physician services at Washington University Medical Campus. Interacting with insurance companies and ensuring payment accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Performs advanced follow-up on insurance billing and collection activities
  • Makes collection calls and verifies the accuracy and completeness of insurance records and claims
  • Contacts insurance companies and/or collection agencies to expedite payments from various payers for physician services
  • Reviews patient accounts for accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, and invoice resolution
  • Utilizes Epic system tools and payer websites for claim submission, claim status, and eligibility inquiries
  • Interacts with management and staff members to discuss issues
  • Assists with training new staff and special projects

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
  • 3 years of experience in Billing or Insurance
  • Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required
  • Skills: Claims Resolution, Collections Strategies, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Epic EHR, Health Insurance Billing, HIPAA, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Telephone Communications

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, combining employee 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
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
  • 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 III

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$21 - $31 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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