Req #: 238147Department: UW MEDICINE FINANCIAL ACCESS CLEARANCE TEAMPosting Date: 08/27/2024Closing Info:
Open Until FilledSalary: $21.21 - $30.32 per hourShift: First ShiftNotes:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page .Temporary/hourly appointment.UW MEDICINE FINANCIAL ACCESS CLEARANCE TEAM (FACT) has an outstanding opportunity for a FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1 .WORK SCHEDULE
Hourly, 1-year Fixed Term
Mondays - Fridays, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Primarily 100% Remote/Telework position, with the potential for occasional assignment at other UW Medicine work locations based on operational or training needs 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 DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The UW Medicine Financial Access Clearance Team (FACT) 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
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 payeradministrators
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 QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED certificate plus one year of experience in a medical office setting; OR, equivalent education/experience. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s 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 tomorrow’s 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.