Health Information Access Specialist- Record Retrieval Management

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent Required
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
Experience with EMR (EPIC, Care Everywhere – preferred) Required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline Preferred
RHIT Preferred
RHIA Preferred
CAHIMS Preferred
CPHIMS Preferred
CRIS Preferred
CNA Preferred
EPIC Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

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.