What are the responsibilities and job description for the FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1 position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #:
228684
Department:
UW MEDICINE-FINANCIAL ACCESS CLEARANCE TEAM
Job Location:
Other Location, Remote/Hybrid
Job Location Detail:
Potential for Hybrid - Telework
Posting Date:
11/16/2023
Closing Info:
Closes On 11/30/2023
Salary:
$3,569 - $5,103 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
UW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services Finance Access Clearance Team (FACT)has an outstanding opportunity to hire aFINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time, Mondays - Fridays, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Primarily a Telework position unless operations requires an onsite workstation. These position potential workstation areas may include: Sandpoint Non-Seattle Campus (Magnuson Park), Harborview Medical Center (HMC), University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) or other University of Washington Medicine (UWM) organization non-campus locations.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provide prompt and courteous insurance clearance service using your excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First
Areas of coverage may include emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, transportation, rehab, therapies, nursing home placement, home health care/durable equipment, outpatient surgeries, clinical visits, and specialized procedures; also verifies L&I, Crime Victims and other coverages
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The FACT department coordinates the insurance clearance process for Inpatient planned and unplanned admits, for Outpatient Surgery, Clinic Procedures, high dollar Infusion, and/or Radiology high dollar Procedures, as well as, various functions associated with obtaining and verifying the insurance coverage and benefits for facility and professional services.
Our team values excellent customer service, timely response, accurate authorization, and courteous processing of calls
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in on-the-job training to learn to coordinate the insurance clearance process, as well as various functions associated with obtaining and verifying the insurance coverage and benefits for facility and professional services
Review scheduled appointments through patient work queue, and obtain insurance authorizations through assigned payer administrators
Verify/document patient eligibility and benefits; document progress in EPIC auth/cert and REG
Refer uninsured patients for Medicaid/Charity eligibility screening; call referring providers to obtain referrals or to initiate authorization
Prepare estimates of fees upon request from Patient Care Consultants, and review payment options with patients
Collect payments and process using cash drawer in EPIC
Call patients to provide overview of limited medical benefits and Out-of-Pocket cost; prepare Notice of Non-Coverage form for patient signature
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED certificate plus one year of experience in a medical office setting; OR, equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
UW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services Finance Access Clearance Team (FACT)has an outstanding opportunity to hire aFINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Salary : $3,569 - $5,103
