Patient Billing/Services Representative II - Orthopedic Surgery
Washington University in St. LouisAbout the role
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
The Patient Billing Services Representative II is the face of our department and often the first impression of Orthopedic Surgery. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service and creating a positive experience for all patients and visitors. This role involves ensuring all check-in and registration is complete and accurate, verifies insurance and referral needs, handles patient inquiries, checks patients out upon completion of their visit and schedules appointments as needed. Works as a team to ensure operations run smoothly in our fast-paced clinics.May require local travel to cover other Orthopedic locations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service with a positive, patient-centered attitude.
- Check in/check out scheduled patients. Ensure registration is accurate. Update and verify patient insurance, referrals and demographic information in EPIC as needed.
- Schedule walk-in and same-day appointments
- Collect copayments, DME payments, Self-pay/Pre-pay and Past Due balances. Ensure good faith estimates are entered for self-pay patients in compliance with the No Surprise Billing Act. Balance cash drawer and prepare daily deposit.
- Complete required HIPAA training. Strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations and all Orthopedic/front desk policies.
- Complete all other University and department yearly training.
- Maintain familiarity with insurance companies and their requirements. Collaborate with our Pre-Arrival team to ensure insurance/referral information is obtained and accurate.
- Act as patient liaison requesting additional services for patients as needed.
- Act as concierge to waiting patients. Round our waiting rooms ensuring patients are aware of wait times and their needs are met. Tidy waiting area etc.
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Perform 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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Customer Service, Effective Written Communication, Epic EHR, Financial Information, Insurance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Insurance Claims, Office Organization, Organizing, Professional EtiqApply for this role
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