Pre-Certification Coordinator (Remote) - Department of Medicine - Business Office

Washington University in St. Louis • Hammond, LA

1d • $21 - $31 • Remote

About The Position

Position performs varied professional services to ensure medical/surgical and diagnostic/ancillary services are accomplished in an efficient manner and that reimbursement is maximized through required interaction with third-party payers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Medical Office Setting (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Communication, External Customers, Insurance, Internal Customers, Interpersonal Communication, Managed Care, Medical Insurance Coding, Organizing, Third Party Payers

Responsibilities

• Initiates and facilitates pre-determination process.
• Contacts appropriate insurance companies for benefit verification and pre-certification of surgical and nonsurgical procedures; notifies financial counselor for pre-payment of un-coded services.
• Supplies all documentation required during pre-certification process to insurance companies.
• Maintains daily surgery/procedure schedule for department faculty; maintains open communication with physicians and their assistants regarding their schedules.
• Maintains written log of all pre-certifications in process; notifies hospital utilization/billing department of pre-certification.
• Documents when pre-certification is received from insurance companies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED