FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1
Req #: | 161048 |
Department: | PATIENT ACCESS |
Job Location: | Sand Point |
Posting Date: | 10/24/2018 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $17.65 - $23.51 per hour |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: | This position is established for a duration of 12 months with a possible extension. The candidate will receive extensive FINANCIAL CLEARANCE and EPIC training for the first seven weeks and on-going cross training for the duration of the engagement. The Candidate should expect to work 3 days per week for the first seven weeks and variable number of days for the remaining of the engagement. Candidates in this role will be well positioned to apply for Full-Time roles within the Financial Access and Clearance Team as they become available. |
UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a DIRECT TEMPORARY HOURLY FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1. Under direct supervision the Financial Access Specialist 1 will, participate in on-the-job training to learn to coordinate the insurance clearance process for Inpatient planned and unplanned admits, for Outpatient Surgery, Clinic Procedures, high dollar Infusion, and/or Radiology high dollar Procedures, as well as, various functions associated with obtaining and verifying the insurance coverage and benefits for facility and professional services, which 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 coverage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
responsibilities including charity/financial assistance, possible Medicaid eligibility, financial implications of proceeding with or without authorizations, and in and out-of-network ramifications
OR
Equivalent education/experience
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