Health Information Access Specialist

UW Health • Madison, WI

4d • $21 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

Work closely with UW Health Specialty Clinics to identify pertinent patient information to assist in the scheduling, ambulatory access, and pre-visit planning processes. Collaborate to optimize workflows around record gathering and abstraction, streamlining the prior authorization process, and optimizing use of electronic medical records. Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) 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 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 closely with UW Health Specialty Clinics to identify pertinent patient information to assist in the scheduling, ambulatory access, and pre-visit planning processes
• Collaborate to optimize workflows around record gathering and abstraction, streamlining the prior authorization process, and optimizing use of electronic medical records
• Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) 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
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED