FINANCIAL ACCESS SPECIALIST LEAD
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Finance
Posted on March 7, 2019
Req #: | 165387 |
Department: | FINANCIAL ACCESS CLEARANCE SERVICES |
Job Location: | Sand Point |
Job Location Detail: | Seattle, Non-Campus |
Posting Date: | 03/06/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $3,673 to $4,936 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW Medicine Financial Access Clearance Team Services Department (FACT): This Financial Access Specialist Lead position is primarily located at Sand Point, in the Magnuson Park Area, but job responsibilities may require location at other UWM Hospital and Non-Hospital Campus locations. Hours for this position at start of employment are Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm but are subject to change due to operational need.
The Financial Access Specialist Lead (FAS-Lead) will, under general supervision of the FAS-Supervisor, lead Financial Access Specialists and other assigned staff and perform the work of Financial Access Specialists. Under general direction of the Financial Access Specialist Supervisor, the FAS Lead regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of others, trains and orients staff, provides feedback on employee performance, as well as identifies and resolves problems as delegated by and in collaboration with the Financial Access Specialist Supervisor.
This Financial Access Specialist Lead (FAS-Lead) position coordinates the insurance clearance process for Inpatient planned and unplanned admits, for Outpatient Surgery, Clinic Procedures, high dollar Infusion, and/or Radiology high dollar Procedures. Performs the various functions associated with obtaining and verifying the insurance coverage and benefits for facility and professional services, which may include emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, transportation, rehab, therapies, nursing home placement, home health care/durable equipment, outpatient surgeries, clinical visits, and specialized procedures; also verifies L&I, Crime Victims and other coverage.
Under general supervision, the FAS-Lead will:
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – UW Contract Classified
High School diploma or GED certificate plus three years of experience in a medical office setting; OR, equivalent education/experience.
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