Financial Access Specialist 2

Olympia, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

UW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services Finance Access Clearance Team (FACT) has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Access Specialist 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Day Shift
100% Remote Position

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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provide prompt and courteous insurance clearance service using your excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
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

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

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED certificate
One year of experience in a medical office setting
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

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 publicby 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 29000 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.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$51180.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$73224.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionUW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services Finance Access Clearance Team (FACT) has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Access Specialist 2.WORK SCHEDULE100% FTE (40 hours per week)Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pmDay Shift100% Remote PositionDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe FACT d...