Washington University in St. Louis
Special Billing and Collections Coordinator (Remote) - Department of Medicine - Business Office
RemoteUnited States only
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Enterprise
$21.33–$31.98/hr
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No BS summary
Remote US-based coordinator for medical billing and collections working in Epic. Requires ~5 years billing/insurance experience and ability to process good faith estimates, patient payments, and out-of-network authorizations. Must be able to work 40 hours/week and complete pre-employment screenings.
Core skills
Epic
Required skills
Epic (WQs, reports, modules/applications)Payment processingOut-of-network authorizationSingle case agreement processingEstimate/good faith estimate completionReferral triage
Optional skills
CommunicationComputer LiteracyConfidential Data HandlingMedical TerminologyOffice EquipmentTelephone System
What you'll do
- Work Epic WQs and reports containing scheduled services to identify and verify non-contracted coverage assignment, uninsured and self pay services.
- Complete the good faith estimate process in Epic for scheduled self pay services, uninsured patients and patients with non-contracted plans in specific settings.
- Communicate with patients and process payments prior to service date.
- Work with division, clinical and scheduling teams on the Epic referral triage process.
- Engage with pre-arrival, pre-certification and WUPN staff to secure out of network authorizations and single case agreements; ensure services are canceled if authorizations cannot be obtained.
- Routinely interact with physicians, clinical staff, department and division administrators and personnel.
- Serve as the liaison for the department, division, patients and affiliated hospital systems to coordinate notify, consent, signature, estimate delivery, OON authorization and single case agreement when applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
What they require
- High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
- Billing or Insurance experience (5 Years).
- Ability to perform duties in a manner consistent with the institution's mission and guiding principles.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug screen, employment/education verification, physical exam, vaccinations and/or registry checks as applicable).
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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP).
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
- Tuition coverage for employee and family (dependent undergraduate-level tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years).
private research university in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
$21.33–$31.98/hr