Patient Services Specialist 2

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center - Emergency Department Registration has an outstanding opportunity to hire a Patient Services Specialist 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 90% FTE (36 hours per week)

• 7:00am -7:30pm; First Week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday; Second Week: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday

• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• The HMC ED Registration Patient Services Specialist serves as the primary resource for directing patient flow into Harborview Medical Center through the Emergency Department

• The Patient Service Specialist will perform patient registrations, completion of patient pre-registration, First Net, front emergency room registration, back emergency room registration, and bedside registration.

• Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-register and check in patients upon arrival in the electronic system.

• Verify insurance coverage, verify third-party payers. Obtain specific financial information such as copies of insurance cards and verify Medicaid and insurance coverage using online systems.

• Coordinate patient care with other departments and outside hospitals and refer patients to Financial Counseling as needed.

• Obtain the necessary signatures for consent for treatment, financial agreement, and privacy information according to HIPAA regulations.

• Use the Epic systems, check for future/past appointments and PCP information.

• Check patients’ identification and scan insurance information into the electronic system.

• Register patient in the back emergency room while working with Medics, Air Lift Northwest, American Medical Response, and nursing staff in a fast-paced environment.

• Register patients in the front emergency room, collect and/or update demographic and financial information, and enter information into electronic systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduation or equivalent

• One year of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.82 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$29.41 hourly

Other Compensation:

Evening Shift Differential: $1.75 per hour Night Shift Differential: $2.50 per hour Weekend Differential: $2.00 per hour

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.