This is a full-time position that is remote. Qualified applicants must be able to work 8am to 4:30pm CST, Monday - Friday. Applicants hired into this position can work from most states. To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States List
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We are seeking a Health Information Access Specialist - Record 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.
Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, or other related discipline may be substituted for years of experience required.
Work Experience:
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 required.
Electronic setting preferred.
Experience with EMR (EPIC, Care Everywhere – preferred) required.
RHIT Preferred
RHIA Preferred
CAHIMS Preferred
CPHIMS Preferred
CRIS Preferred
CNA Preferred
EPIC Certification Preferred
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 14th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 832,000 patients each year and employs more than 25,500 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
