Health Information Access Specialist

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Health Information Access Specialist at UW Health assisting with patient information for scheduling and pre-visit planning. Collaborating for optimal workflows and efficient electronic medical record use.

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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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