Transplant Financial Coordinator UWMC-Montlake

Job Description

University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake Transplant Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Transplant Financial Coordinator.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Transplant Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake combines the clinical academic and research activities of the transplantation and cardiothoracic surgery divisions atUW Medicine. Our board-certified surgeons perform most of the multi-organ procurements in Washington Alaska Montana and northern Idaho. Were organized around the following multidisciplinary clinical teams all of which provide transplant care with compassion integrity and respect for individual dignity: heart transplantation kidney-pancreas transplantation liver transplantation and lung transplantation. Through Seattle Childrens we offer pediatric kidney liver and heart transplantation services. at UW Medical Center - Montlake also offers programs in autologous bone marrow transplants and high-dose chemotherapy.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time 40 hours/weekly

• M - F Days

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain and document detailed patient insurance benefit information for all phases of the transplant process including but not limited to outpatient prescription drugs organ acquisition follow-up Clinic visits and travel and lodging if necessary

• Obtain all necessary authorizations from payers verifying transplant coverage and other medical benefits and obtaining referrals and authorizations if required. Request a Benefit Level Exception (BLE) or a Single Case Agreement (SCA) as appropriate from the UW Medicine Contracting Department for non-contracted health plans

• Obtain all necessary information including clinical documentation required by payors for approval of different transplantation phases including benefit verification payor authorization referrals precertification and case management

• Communicate with appropriate clinical staff the status of ongoing payer requests denials and/or potential denials for non-covered services and other problems; initiate communication with appropriate agencies and clinical staff for appeal of denials; Conduct required follow-up on all initiated prior authorizations in an effort to obtain the final authorization

• Meet with transplant candidate potential living donors and/or family to explain insurance coverage treatment costs and hospital billing policies

• Ensure that adequate insurance benefits or funding arrangements are in place prior to transplant. Consistently document all interactions with patients and family members

• Provide quality service to patients by providing comprehensive and ongoing financial counseling. Serves as a resource to transplant candidates and their families and living donors regarding transplant payor benefits billing issues alternative funding options and personal financial responsibilities regarding the transplant.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED certificate plus two years of experience in a medical office setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE:

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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

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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.