[Hiring] Health Information Access Specialist @UW Health

Role Description

Be part of something remarkable. Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Health Information Access Specialist to:

• 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.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline preferred.
• 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.

Requirements

• RHIT preferred.
• RHIA preferred.
• CAHIMS preferred.
• CPHIMS preferred.
• CRIS preferred.
• CNA preferred.
• EPIC Certification preferred.

Benefits

• 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.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse 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.