Patient Billing/services Representative Ii - Wuca Wucare
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $17.34 - $25.40 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Obtains insurance information from patients
Counsels patients on financial assistance
Registers new patients and completes forms
The position involves obtaining insurance information, counseling patients on financial assistance, and registering new patients in a department for services
Job Summary
The position involves obtaining insurance information, counseling patients on financial assistance, and registering new patients in a department for services.
Employees are responsible for explaining the billing process to patients and answering inquiries from both patients and third-party payers.
The role offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance packages, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.
Matching Summary
The position involves obtaining insurance information, counseling patients on financial assistance, and registering new patients in a department for services.
Salary
Base: $17.34 - $25.40 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan starting at 7%, free Metro transit U-Pass, tuition coverage
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Obtains insurance information from patients
Counsels patients on financial assistance
Registers new patients and completes forms
Explains billing process to patients and staff
Assists with basic account maintenance activities
Nice-to-have
Effective written communication skills
Strong interpersonal relationships
Team collaboration in patient care setting
Professional etiquette with third-party payers
Office organization and scheduling duties
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
3 years experience in billing systems and medical office setting
Basic Life Support certification (with skills assessment) within one month of hire