Medical Biller - P/T or F/T - O'Fallon, MO - Gateway Asthma & Allergy

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 100+ physicians, in 35+ locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the healthcare community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

Join Our Team

We are searching for a part-time Medical Biller for our Gateway Asthma & Allergy office located in O'Fallon!

Opportunity

• Part-time or Full-time - we are open to hearing the schedule you desire!
• Let us know what days and hours you would like work (during regular business hours, Monday - Friday)! This position also shares in rotating coverage of a Saturday morning shift
• No nights or holidays
• Outpatient clinical practice
• Benefit eligibility depends upon number of hours worked

Day-to-Day

• The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with billing all immunotherapy and biologics for the practice
• The Medical Biller will also be cross-trained to cover the front desk including:
• Performing patient check-in/check-out
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Collecting co-payments
• Verifying insurance
• Registering patients/update patient demographics
• Answering the telephone
• Balancing monies at day end

Who we are seeking ( preferred )

• The Medical Biller is highly visible in their interactions with patients and must therefore project a positive office image at all times including smiling, greeting patients with enthusiasm, and maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude in all interactions with patients and coworkers.
• Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 or more years of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• A Billing & Coding Certificate or completion of schooling is not required, but preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology,
• Knowledge of the different types of health insurance plans; i.e. HMO's, PPO's, etc.
• PC/Windows proficiency.
• Medical coding familiarity.
• Willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work compatibly with physicians, coworkers, and employees in other departments.

What We Offer

• Physician-led, supportive practice environment
• Pay range will be between $18.00 - $23.00/hour (factors considered will include relevant work experience and education)
• Benefits the first of the month following your hire date (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
• Generous PTO policy + 9 paid holidays (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• 401k match + profit sharing (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Tuition reimbursement (minimum hours worked must be met to be eligible)
• Wellness program
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• Emphasis on work-life balance

EOE