What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Service Representative II - Psychiatry position at Washington University in St. Louis?
Scheduled Hours
Position Summary
Position is responsible for providing clinical office support which includes greeting and registering patients, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance benefits and referrals, collecting co-payments, answering incoming patient phone calls, assisting with patient messages, medication refill requests and mediation prior authorizations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities :
- Greets patients, assisting with form completion; verifies accuracy of patient's insurance and demographic information; provides HIPAA forms, consent-to-treat forms and other necessary clinic forms.
- Collects co-pays for services; verifies and balances receipts and payments.
- Reviews schedule for new patients, updating when necessary. Calls patients with appointment time reminder, obtaining insurance information and referral forms.
- Schedules return patient appointments and patient testing.
- Assists patients with insurance questions regarding billing process.
- Assists staff with sending patient appointment reminders along with other related scheduling duties as needed.
- Answers incoming patient phones calls and directs them to appropriate personnel.
- Assists with Epic inbasket tasks, including patient messages and refill requests to distribute them appropriately.
- Assists with incoming faxes and shared email folders to distribute them appropriately.
- Assists families with MyChart account access, provides school / work excuse notes, and assistance with CHADIS as requested by providers.
- Submits prior authorization requests per office guidelines.
- Cross coverage of other office staff as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions :
Job Location / Working Conditions
Physical Effort
Equipment
Diversity is a core value at Washington University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, trainees, and faculty. We believe that building a diverse team enriches us individually and as a department by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. In order to achieve these objectives, candidates are expected to align with the school's mission of promoting inclusive excellence. They should be prepared to further this objective within Washington University and collaborate with diverse communities of students, faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. Visit our Websites to learn more about DEI initiatives in the Department of Psychiatry () and at WUSM ().
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education :
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and / or experience.
Certifications :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Work Experience :
Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
Skills : Not Applicable
Driver's License :
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications
Education :
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications :
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience :
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills : Not Applicable
Grade
C06-H
Salary Range
17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Wellness
Family
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EEO / AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $17 - $25
