Washington University in St. Louis Information Technology
Billing/Scheduling Associate II – Ophthalmology
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$17 - $27 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Billing/Scheduling Associate II – Ophthalmology
WashU IT
• Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance • Communicates with physicians and clinical staff to assist with scheduling urgent or referred patient scheduling calls/requests • Provides patient scheduling services to include collecting demographics and insurance registration • Reviews schedule for new patients and makes updates when necessary • Calls patients with appointment time reminders; obtains insurance information and referral forms • Processes internal physician referrals for clinical care • Explains billing process to patients, answers incoming inquiries from patients and third-party payers • Works with others to solve moderately complex problems • Assists patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process • Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification
- Relevant experience (3 Years)
- Skills: Billing Systems, Customer Service, Epic EHR, Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Office Support, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Organizing, Prioritization, Scheduling, Third Party Claims
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 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 up to 100% after seven years with WashU
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