Health Information Access Specialist - Record Retrieval Managment
About The Position
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. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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 Required
- 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.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
