Financial Access Specialist Lead

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine seeks a Financial Access Specialist Lead to supervise the Insurance Access team (FACT) and oversee insurance clearance for inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves training staff, verifying eligibility, and coordinating authorizations in Epic while assisting patients with Medicaid or charity options and presenting payment plans.

100% remote with occasional on-site visits; the position reports to the FACT supervisor and supports a wide range of coverage scenarios,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in a medical office setting.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Train, orient, and support new Financial Access Specialists; assist in candidate interviews.
• Review and ensure accuracy of staff work while ensuring compliance with procedures and payer requirements.
• Coordinate and obtain insurance authorizations; verify eligibility and benefits in Epic.
• Document case progress and authorization status in Epic; provide updates to internal teams.
• Assist uninsured patients with Medicaid/Charity screenings and explain financial assistance options.
• Provide cost estimates and discuss payment options with patients.
• Collect and process patient payments using Epic’s cash drawer.
• Contact patients regarding benefits coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs.
• Complete and follow up on Notice of Non-Coverage forms and missing referrals/authorizations.
• Participate in special projects and recommend policy or workflow improvements.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

## Financial Access Specialist LeadApply: Remote (100% telework): Seattle, WA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0000137962**Job Description****UW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services – Finance Access Clearance Team (FACT)** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Financial Access Specialist Lead.****Work Schedule*** 100% FTE (40 hours per week)* Day Shift* Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm* Primarily 100% remote with occasional on-site assignments at UWM based on operational or training needs**Department Description*** The FACT department coordinates the insurance clearance process for inpatient planned and unplanned admits, outpatient surgery, clinic procedures, high-dollar infusion, and/or radiology high-dollar procedures. This includes various functions associated with obtaining and verifying insurance coverage and benefits for facility and professional services.* Our team values excellent customer service, timely responses, accurate authorization, and courteous call processing.**Position Highlights*** Under the general direction of the FAS Supervisor, leads and supports Financial Access staff while performing core specialist duties.* Responsibilities include assigning tasks, training new staff, monitoring performance, and resolving issues in coordination with the supervisor. Oversees insurance clearance for inpatient admissions, outpatient surgeries, clinic procedures, high-cost infusions, and radiology services.* 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*** Train, orient, and support new Financial Access Specialists; assist in candidate interviews* Review and ensure accuracy of staff work while ensuring compliance with procedures and payer requirements* Coordinate and obtain insurance authorizations; verify eligibility and benefits in Epic* Document case progress and authorization status in Epic; provide updates to internal teams* Assist uninsured patients with Medicaid/Charity screenings and explain financial assistance options* Provide cost estimates and discuss payment options with patients* Collect and process patient payments using Epic’s cash drawer* Contact patients regarding benefits coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs* Complete and follow up on Notice of Non-Coverage forms and missing referrals/authorizations* Participate in special projects and recommend policy or workflow improvements* Stay up to date with hospital practices and payer guidelines through ongoing education**Requirements*** High School diploma or GED certificate* Three years of experience in a medical office setting* Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements**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. Our mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.Across UW Medicine, our 29,000+ employees work together with integrity and compassion to deliver the highest quality care and create a respectful, welcoming environment for every patient, family, student, and colleague.UW Medicine 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, 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:**$26.38 hourly**Pay Range Maximum:**$37.73 hourly**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**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