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FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1


Job title: FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1

Company: University of Washington

Job description: If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email and we will be happy to assist you.FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST 1
Req #: 243850
Department: UW MEDICINE FINANCIAL ACCESS CLEARANCE TEAM
Job Location: UW Medical Center – Montlake
Job Location Detail: 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Posting Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Info: Closes On 05/02/2025
Salary: $3,676 – $5,256 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,UW Medicine Patient Financial Access Services – Finance Access Clearance Team (FACT) has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Access Specialist 1.WORK SCHEDULE

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  • 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
  • Day Shift
  • Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Located onsite at Roosevelt Building, Seattle Campus

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The FACT department coordinates 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.
  • Our team values excellent customer service, timely response, accurate authorization, and courteous processing of calls

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Provide prompt and courteous insurance clearance service using your excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
  • Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First
  • 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

  • Participate in on-the-job training to learn to coordinate the insurance clearance process, as well as various functions associated with obtaining and verifying the insurance coverage and benefits for facility and professional services
  • Review scheduled appointments through patient work queue, and obtain insurance authorizations through assigned payer administrators
  • Verify/document patient eligibility and benefits; document progress in EPIC auth/cert and REG
  • Refer uninsured patients for Medicaid/Charity eligibility screening; call referring providers to obtain referrals or to initiate authorization
  • Prepare estimates of fees upon request from Patient Care Consultants, and review payment options with patients
  • Collect payments and process using cash drawer in EPIC
  • Call patients to provide overview of limited medical benefits and Out-of-Pocket cost; prepare Notice of Non-Coverage form for patient signature

REQUIREMENTS

  • High School diploma or GED certificate
  • One year of experience in a medical office setting
  • An equivalent combination 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. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that 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, and Airlift Northwest.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under

Expected salary: $3676 – 5256 per month

Location: Seattle, WA

Job date: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:45:53 GMT

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