Washington University in St. Louis·Ann Arbor, Michigan
The coordinator manages the pre-determination and prior-authorization process for medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to ensure efficient reimbursement. They maintain procedure schedules and coordinate documentation between physicians and insurance payers.
Location: Saint louis, mo 63110
Scheduled hours: 40
Don't miss this opportunity to join our growing team at WashU Department of Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine. Our group consists of 22 attending physicians, 9 fellow physicians, and 6 nurse practitioners across 5 St. Louis area locations. Position performs prior-authorization services to ensure medical/surgical and diagnostic/ancillary services are accomplished in an efficient manner and that reimbursement is maximized through required interaction with payers.
• Office equipment.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
A driver's license is not required for this position.
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Education: Associate degree
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Communication, External Customers, Insurance, Internal Customers, Interpersonal Communication, Managed Care, Medical Insurance Coding, Organizing, Third Party Payers
$21.33 - $31.98 / 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.
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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.
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 (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. 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, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree and certifications like CPC or RHIT preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a medical office setting.
Market context
In Michigan, administration roles in healthcare often draw steady interest because employers need staff who can handle insurance verification, authorizations, and billing workflows accurately. These positions are competitive when candidates already know Medicare and portals such as CareCentrix and Availity, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are applying, review your portal experience and prepare examples of accurate, deadline-driven billing or authorization work.
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