Billing and Accounts Receivable Coordinator

  • Saint Louis University
  • Dreiling-Marshall Hall
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Billing & Accounts Receivable Coordinator (CADE) manages accounts receivable for the Center for Advanced Dental Education clinics by filing and following up on insurance claims and patient pay.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES

  • Manages billing and accounts receivable of the CADE clinics

  • Bills patient accounts monthly

  • Submits insurance claims

  • Posts payments and deposits cash, checks, insurances, and online payments daily

  • Oversees collection procedures and tracks overdue accounts

  • Sends past due accounts to collections

  • Tracks and manages accounts receivable of the four clinics and follows up on delinquent accounts

  • Issues refunds as necessary

  • Maintains patient records and resolves patient inquiries

  • Presents clinic operations and financial payment options to potential customers, patients, and guardians

  • Provides backup for patient coordinators as needed

  • Handles office correspondence in a timely manner

  • Distributes daily mail

  • Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of office procedures

  • Knowledge of insurance billing

  • Knowledge of basic accounting

  • Knowledge of the operation of clinic software operating systems – EDGE, Dentrix, TDO, Axium

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Excellent interpersonal/human relation skills

  • Ability to team and to work with other people

  • Organizational/planning skills

  • Ability to operate various computing systems

  • Ability to interact with the public in a polite and professional manner

  • Ability to maintain patient records, financials, and files

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three or more years of office experience with medical or dental insurance billing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous work experience in dental office

Function

Clinical Other

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.