Financial Access Specialist 2

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medicine in Seattle seeks a Financial Access Specialist 2 to support patient financial clearance. This 100% FTE onsite role operates Monday through Friday, 8:30am–5pm (training 8am–4:30pm), within the Patient Financial Access Services Department (FACT).

You will review appointments, obtain insurance authorizations, verify eligibility and benefits, and refer uninsured patients for Medicaid/Charity screening, helping patients navigate costs while adhering to hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus relevant medical office experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Review scheduled appointments through patient work queue
• Obtain insurance authorizations through assigned payer administrators
• Verifying/document patients' eligibility and benefits in Epic auth/cert
• Refer uninsured patients for Medicaid/Charity eligibility screening
• Prepare estimates of fees upon request from Patient Care Consultants
• Interpret hospital's policies, procedures and services to patients, patient representatives, inter/intra-hospital departments and community facilities
• Verify patient benefits and document information

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Financial Access Specialist 2.

Work Schedule

• 100%FTE, 100% ONSITE
• Days – Monday-Friday
• 8:30am-5pm (Training schedule is 8am-4:30pm M-F)

Department Description

UW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services Department - Financial Access Clearance Team (FACT)

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Review scheduled appointments through patient work queue
• Obtain insurance authorizations through assigned payer administrators
• Verifying/document patients' eligibility and benefits in Epic auth/cert
• Refer uninsured patients for Medicaid/Charity eligibility screening
• Prepare estimates of fees upon request from Patient Care Consultants
• Interpret hospital's policies, procedures and services to patients, patient representatives, inter/intra-hospital departments and community facilities
• Verify patient benefits and document information

Requirements

High School diploma or GED certificate plus two years of experience in a medical office setting.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

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 Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $25.10 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $35.91 hourly

Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

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 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

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.