Health Information Access Spec - Record Retrieval

UW Health; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Health Information Access Specialist - Record to support scheduling, ambulatory access and pre-visit planning by identifying pertinent patient information. You will work to optimize record gathering, abstraction, and prior authorization workflows, using EMR tools and Access Database to coordinate retrieval from external providers.

The role requires 1–3 years of release of information or scheduling experience, with EMR familiarity (EPIC preferred).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, or other related discipline may be substituted for years of experience required.
• 1–3 years releasing of information, patient access and/or scheduling/registration or direct patient care experience required.
• EMR experience (EPIC, Care Everywhere - preferred) required.

Responsibilities

• Identify pertinent patient information to assist scheduling, ambulatory access and pre-visit planning processes.
• Collaborate to optimize workflows around record gathering and abstraction and streamline prior authorization processes.
• Coordinate record retrieval from external providers using EMR functionalities and Access Database.

Education

Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline preferred

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related discipline may be substituted

Tools

EPIC

Care Everywhere

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position that is remote. Qualified applicants must be able to work 8am to 4:30pm CST, Monday - Friday. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We've included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.

Approved Remote Work States List

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We are seeking a Health Information Access Specialist - Record to:

Work closely with UW Health Specialty Clinics to identify pertinent patient information to assist in the scheduling, ambulatory access, and pre-visit planning processes.
Collaborate to optimize workflows around record gathering and abstraction, streamlining the prior authorization process, and optimizing use of electronic medical records.
Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) functionalities and Access Database to coordinate record retrieval from external providers.

Education:

Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, or other related discipline may be substituted for years of experience required.

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 required.
Electronic setting preferred.
Experience with EMR (EPIC, Care Everywhere - preferred) required.

Licenses and Certifications

• RHIT Preferred
• RHIA Preferred
• CAHIMS Preferred
• CPHIMS Preferred
• CRIS Preferred
• CNA Preferred
• EPIC Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.