Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Performs advanced billing and collection activities. Acts as Lead IBC Assistant. Makes collection calls, verifying accuracy and completeness of claims, contacts insurance companies and collection agencies in regards to expediting payments from various payers for physician’s services. Handles discounts, adjustments and charge corrections.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC typing).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Billing Or Insurance (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Post-Secondary Education (2 Years)

Skills:

Collections Strategies, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Medical Terminology, Office Equipment, Telephone System

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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