Patient Services Specialist 2

University of Washington • San Diego, CA

1d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center - Emergency Department Registration has an outstanding opportunity to hire a Per-Diem Patient Services Specialist 2. WORK SCHEDULE Per-Diem Variable Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The HMC ED Registration Patient Services Specialist serves as the primary resource for directing patient flow into Harborview Medical Center through the Emergency Department The Patient Service Specialist will perform patient registrations, completion of patient pre-registration, First Net, front emergency room registration, back emergency room registration, and bedside registration. Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Pre-register and check in patients upon arrival in the electronic system. Verify insurance coverage, verify third-party payers. Obtain specific financial information such as copies of insurance cards and verify Medicaid and insurance coverage using online systems. Coordinate patient care with other departments and outside hospitals and refer patients to Financial Counseling as needed. Obtain the necessary signatures for consent for treatment, financial agreement, and privacy information according to HIPAA regulations. Use the Epic systems, check for future/past appointments and PCP information. Check patients’ identification and scan insurance information into the electronic system. Register patient in the back emergency room while working with Medics, Air Lift Northwest, American Medical Response, and nursing staff in a fast-paced environment. Register patients in the front emergency room, collect and/or update demographic and financial information, and enter information into electronic systems. REQUIREMENTS High School graduation or equivalent One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. 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. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent
• One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

Responsibilities

• Pre-register and check in patients upon arrival in the electronic system.
• Verify insurance coverage, verify third-party payers.
• Obtain specific financial information such as copies of insurance cards and verify Medicaid and insurance coverage using online systems.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and outside hospitals and refer patients to Financial Counseling as needed.
• Obtain the necessary signatures for consent for treatment, financial agreement, and privacy information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Use the Epic systems, check for future/past appointments and PCP information.
• Check patients’ identification and scan insurance information into the electronic system.
• Register patient in the back emergency room while working with Medics, Air Lift Northwest, American Medical Response, and nursing staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Register patients in the front emergency room, collect and/or update demographic and financial information, and enter information into electronic systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees