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Positio Title: Extra Help - Medical Insurance Associate (EH26-049)

Location: Alton, IL



Apply Before: 01118


FLSA: Non-Exempt

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Extra Help - Medical Insurance Associate (EH26-049)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Extra Help - Medical Insurance Associate (EH26-049). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Under general supervision of the Accounting Associate, interprets data arising from dental treatments.
• Involves detail knowledge of dental procedures and codes.
• Reviews patient balances analyzing the make-up of the balance and communicates this to the patient; accepts payments and applies them to the patient record.
• Analyzing a patient's account includes interpreting the coding in accordance with complex reimbursement policies and coordination of benefits.
• Third party payers include all commercial insurance carriers and Medicaid.
• Analyzes and reconciles patient accounts; investigates discrepancies and takes appropriate corrective action.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. Any one or combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in a health-related field, business administration/management, human resource management, or closely related fields as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
   2. Work experience in a healthcare environment working with medical claims, denials, rejections, referrals, and prior authorizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards, laws & regulations.
Ability to apply individual judgment to determine if events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
Willingness to take on responsibilities & challenges; to be adaptable & flexible when job requires;
Basic understanding of medical or insurance billing and medical terminology;
Ability to use computers and computer systems.
Knowledge of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition & grammer.
Be dependable and possess attention to detail, integrity, stress tolerance, self control and concern for others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and percentages.

Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
2. Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

About Extra Help Positions:

Extra Help job listings typically close three days after the opening date, unless specified in the closing date. Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within the university. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Workdays and hours may vary according to departmental requirements. Extra Help employees do not receive SIUE benefits, holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with SIUE, including your position on and Civil Service register. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at CareerInfor@siue.edu

EEO Statement:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email CareerInfo@siue.edu.



Opening Date: 01/08/2026

Closing Date: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/

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