What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Access Spec position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
60% FTE. 8 hour shifts will be scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position is hybrid for individuals living in Wisconsin or Illinois.
Be part of something remarkable
Every patient deserves confidentiality with their health care. Would you like the opportunity to impact patient care through Health Information Management (HIM)?
We are seeking a Health Information Access Specialist who will:
- Work with UW Specialty Clinics to identify pertinent patient information to assist in the scheduling, ambulatory access, and pre-visit planning processes.
- Work with the internal HIM and other UW teams to optimize workflows around record gathering and abstraction, streamlining the prior authorization process, and optimizing use of electronic medical records.
- Utilize EMR (electronic medical record) functionalities and Access Database to coordinate record retrieval from external providers.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline Preferred
Work Experience
- One (1) to Three (3) years prior experience performing release of information activities, patient access and/or scheduling and registration or direct patient care experience (Electronic setting preferred). Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, or other related discipline may be substituted for years of experience Required
- Experience with EMR (EPIC, Care Everywhere - preferred) Required
Licenses & Certifications
- RHIT Preferred
- RHIA Preferred
- CAHIMS Preferred
- CPHIMS Preferred
- CRIS Preferred
- CNA Preferred
- EPIC Certification Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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