Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Obtains insurance information, referral forms and counsels patients on financial assistance when seen in department for services.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtains insurance information from patients and counsels alternative ways for financial assistance.

• Registers all new patients and assists with form completion.

• Reviews schedule for new patients and makes updates when necessary.

• Calls patients with appointment time reminders; obtains insurance information and referral forms.

• Explains billing process to patients; answers incoming inquiries from patients and third-party payers.

• Explains billing process to other staff; assists with basic account maintenance activities.

• Assists patients with insurance questions regarding the billing process.

• Assists staff with sending out reminder cards and other scheduling duties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

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:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Basic Life Support - CPR St Louis

Work Experience:

Billing Systems And Third-Party Claims And/Or Medical Office Setting, Related Customer Service (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Basic Life Support certification. (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.). BLS certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.

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:

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

Skills:

Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Relationships

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.34 - $25.40 / 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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