Pre-Certification Coordinator ; Remote - Surgery

Position: Pre-Certification Coordinator I (Remote) - Surgery
Location: St. Louis

Position Summary

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.

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description Primary

Duties & 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.

Working Conditions

Job Location / Working Conditions

• Normal working environment.
• Patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications Associate Degree

Associate degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Communication
• External Customers
• Insurance
• Internal Customers
• Interpersonal Communication
• Managed Care
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Organizing
• Third Party Payers

Grade

C08‑H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / 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 Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at  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

• 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…