Financial Access Specialist

Title: FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST Location: Seattle United States Work Type: Remote Job ID: 247758 Job Description: The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an opportunity for an outstanding opportunity for a FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST. WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Salary:$4,265 - $6,102 per month. Ensures billing compliance with complex and evolving policies. Hybrid - 99% remote with meetings for special events. Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays. Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region. Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options. Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U. State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain pre-authorization for genetic testing. Communicate with genetic counselors, ordering provider, and patients regarding benefits. Review all required elements submitted by the genetic counselor or ordering provider supporting the Letter of Medical Necessity. Verify eligibility with various payers. Coordinate with laboratory admin staff to create billable codes for special cases. Provide instructions to ordering providers on specimen handling logistics. Load all documents into the LabMed Tracker. Review, verify and match information entered into the Lab Information Billing System. Generate invoices for laboratory services. Ensure compliance with departmental, institutional, health care agency, and governmental policies, rules and regulations. Advise community users on laboratory services and billing policies, account status, insurance information, and alternative options available. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED certificate plus two years of experience in a medical office setting, OR Equivalent education/experience. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Ability to remain flexible and accept change. Knowledge in securing pre-authorization from various insurance entities. Knowledge of and ability to work with computer-based accounts receivable programs. Experienced at customer service relations. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel programs. Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT billing codes, and ICD-10 diagnosis codes. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations to meet patient service requirements, especially at Harborview Medical Center. In addition, less frequent work effort will be required at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions. Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather. Must be able to meet with all shifts on a regular basis. 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. Apply Job! Apply to this Job