Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II – Pre-Arrival, Billing Teams

WashU IT

Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant supporting clinical practice sites with various billing and pre-arrival duties. Responsible for accurate processing of billing charges and insurance verifications.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Billing and Coding, including proficiency in ICD-10 Procedure Coding System and Health Insurance Billing. Strong communication skills are essential for effective interaction with insurance companies, patients, and healthcare providers.

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Medical Billing and CodingHealth Insurance BillingAccounts Receivable (AR)Epic EHRClaims Resolution

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Hard Skills

Medical Billing and CodingHealth Insurance BillingICD-10 Procedure Coding SystemAccounts Receivable (AR)Claims ResolutionConfidential Data HandlingComputer LiteracyDetail-OrientedInsurance Follow UpManaged Care

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCritical ThinkingMultitaskingTeamworkOrganizing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEpic EHROffice Equipment

Industry Keywords

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)Medical Collection SettingMedicare PlansThird Party PayersTelephone Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports all clinical practice sites with billing and pre-arrival duties
Verifies accuracy and completeness of billing charges
Contacts insurance companies and patients for verification and pre-certification
Enters demographic and insurance/referral information into patient electronic medical record
Maintains communication with providers and referring physicians
Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
2 years of experience in Bookkeeping/Accounting and/or Medical Collection Setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Skills: Accounts Receivable (AR), Claims Resolution, Collections Strategies, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Epic EHR, Health Insurance Billing, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Insurance Follow Up, Interpersonal Communication, Managed Care, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Medicare Plans, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizing, Teamwork, Telephone Communications, Third Party Payers, Working Independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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 starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Tuition coverage for you and your family