100% FTE. Scheduled shifts are 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
This is a remote position. 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 Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Health Information Access Specialist - Advance Directives to: Review Advance medical directives and legal documents, assess for compliance, approve/accept or reject as well as enter appropriate system FYI flags to alert clinicians of patient directives and trigger banner alerts throughout the EHR and scan applicable documents into the electronic health record.
Review, assess for compliance, approve/reject and scan of all verbal and exchange of information authorizations and update system FYI flags to alert clinicians of patient directives re: sharing of information (and thus avoiding potential for breach of information). Provide telephone support from both internal and external callers (e.g., staff, doctors, patients, social work, etc.). At UW Health, you will have: 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 Qualifications No minimum education required High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline preferred 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 (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 Licenses & Certifications RHIT Preferred RHIA Preferred CAHIMS Preferred CPHIMS Preferred CRIS Preferred CNA Preferred EPIC Certification Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging 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.
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40 hours per week