Washington University in St. Louis
Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II (Remote) - Neurology
RemoteUnited States only
- Role
- Support
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Enterprise
$17.89–$26.35/hr
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No BS summary
Remote US-based medical billing/collections role handling insurance follow-up for physician claims. Requires ~2 years experience in bookkeeping/accounting or medical collections and familiarity with Epic. Hourly position; must be able to work standard full‑time office schedule (40 hrs/week).
Core skills
EpicInsurance Follow UpClaims Resolution
Required skills
Health Insurance BillingMedical Billing and CodingICD-10Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordTelephone CommunicationsConfidential Data Handling
Optional skills
Collections StrategiesCommunicationComputer LiteracyHealth Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)Medical TerminologyOffice Equipment
What you'll do
- Performs insurance follow-up billing and collection duties on various financial classifications to ensure timely and accurate payment of physician charges.
- Reviews patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, invoice resolution, correspondence, remittances, requests for additional information, or other appropriate handling.
- Utilizes Epic, system tools, and payer websites for claim submission, claim status, attachments, eligibility, and authorization/referral inquiry.
- Consistently meets the Quality Assurance (QA) and meaningful efficiency standards of working invoices/accounts each day and follows best practices for one-touch resolution as established within the department.
- Interacts with management and staff members to discuss issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
What they require
- High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and/or experience.
- Bookkeeping/Accounting and/or Medical Collection setting experience (2 Years).
- Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations if requested.
- Pre-employment screenings including criminal background check, drug screen, employment/education verification, possible physical exam and vaccinations.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
- Wellness programs, annual health screenings, mental health resources, EAP, mindfulness programs, financial resources, access to dietitians.
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with new child; family care resources.
- Tuition coverage for employees and family (dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years).
private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
$17.89–$26.35/hr