Job Description
Work Schedule: 100% FTE. Scheduled shifts are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday and this is a hybrid position for IL and WI residents. You will be working onsite every Tuesday and Thursday at 8501 Excelsior Drive in Madison, WI. Remote work is allowed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
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.
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 Social Impact and Belonging
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.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work,