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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 1 month ago

Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant III (Remote) - Surgery

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$20.57/hr - $30.84/hr

3+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking an Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant III to perform advanced billing and collection activities. The role involves making collection calls, verifying claims, and ensuring timely payments for physician services while providing support to other billing assistants.

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Responsibilities

May act as a Lead IBC Assistant. May train and provide guidance to other IBC Assistants

Performs collection follow-up duties on specific financial classifications, such as commercial insurance, self-pay, Medicare and Medicaid claims

Handles discounts, adjustments and charge corrections

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 reimbursements

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 and illnesses

Qualification

Billing ExperienceInsurance KnowledgeCollections StrategiesMedical TerminologyComputer LiteracyOffice EquipmentTelephone SystemCommunicationConfidential Data Handling

Required

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience

Billing Or Insurance (3 Years)

Preferred

Post-Secondary Education (2 Years)

Collections Strategies

Communication

Computer Literacy

Confidential Data Handling

Medical Terminology

Office Equipment

Telephone System

Benefits

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.

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.