Remote Financial Access Specialist II — Temp

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 3,458,000 - 4,947,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary position up to 6 months

Remote work

Job summary

UW Medicine in Seattle is offering a temporary full-time Financial Access Specialist 2 within the FACT team. This 100% remote position supports insurance clearance for inpatient and outpatient services, with regular day hours and 40-hour weeks.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, verifying eligibility, discussing payment options with patients, and assisting uninsured patients with eligibility screening. High School diploma or GED and 1 year in a medical office are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with internal and external customers.
• Experience in medical office settings preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training to learn to coordinate the insurance clearance process and verify benefits.
• Review scheduled appointments and obtain authorizations from payers.
• Verify patient eligibility and benefits; document progress in system.
• Refer uninsured patients for Medicaid/Charity screening; contact providers for referrals or authorization.
• Prepare fee estimates and discuss payment options with patients.
• Collect payments and process using EPIC cash drawer.
• Call patients to explain limited benefits and Out-of-Pocket costs; prepare forms for signature.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UW Medicine in Seattle is offering a temporary full-time Financial Access Specialist 2 within the FACT team. This 100% remote position supports insurance clearance for inpatient and outpatient services, with regular day hours and 40-hour weeks.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, verifying eligibility, discussing payment options with patients, and assisting uninsured patients with eligibility screening. High School diploma or GED and 1 year in a medical office are required.