Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position is responsible for obtaining medical records and imaging in advance of new patients’ first visit in the Department of Otolaryngology.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contacts referring provider offices to request patient medical records.

• Requests imaging files from imaging facilities.

• Loads imaging files from discs or pushed from other entities via PowerShare software.

• Adds detailed documentation of record collection efforts in patient chart.

• Monitors correspondence methods (Epic chat, Epic in basket, Outlook email) for updates regarding record requests.

• Effectively follow through on requests ensuring records have been received.

• Attends meetings as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

 

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

 

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/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Bookkeeping/Accounting And/Or Medical Collection Setting (2 Years)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Office Equipment, Telephone System

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 unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Accountability, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Medical Collections, Organizing, Self Motivation

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / 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.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required