Health Information Access Specialist - ROI
$20.69 - $28.01
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Middleton, WI, USA
RemoteMust reside in an approved UW Health remote-work state. Must work the scheduled Monday–Friday hours, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
- One to three years of experience performing release of information activities, patient access and/or scheduling and registration, or direct patient care experience is required; a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or another related discipline may substitute for years of experience.
- Experience with electronic medical records is required; EPIC and Care Everywhere experience is preferred.
- An associate's degree in Health Information Management, Health Information Technology, or another relevant discipline is preferred.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review requests for release of information for compliance, prioritize and process or reject requests, and determine the most efficient delivery method while avoiding negative impacts on patient care or claims payment, meeting federal regulatory mandates, and preventing potential breaches.
- Maintain the privacy and security of all accessed and released protected health information.
- Process requests for timely and accurate release of information.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with EPIC and Care Everywhere is preferred.
- Registration and Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification is preferred.
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification is preferred.
- Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) certification is preferred.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) certification is preferred.
- CRIS certification is preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.
- EPIC certification is preferred.
About the company
UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1998
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Family Planning Benefits
- Professional Development Budget
- Wellness Program
- Childcare Support
- Flexible Work Hours