PATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Req #: 239302Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER RADIOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICESPosting Date: 10/01/2024Closing Info:

Closes On 10/08/2024Salary: $3,568 - $5,099 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:

As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf) UW Medical Center- Montlake - Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Patient Services Specialist .WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Day, Shift

Remote POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth

Completely Remote DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Radiology Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake is the premier choice for imaging in the Pacific Northwest. Our combination of expertise, service and commitment to providing the latest imaging technology offers comprehensive diagnostic support for you and your family.From basic screening tests to cutting-edge procedures, our state-of-the art equipment, skilled technologists and diverse, world-class academic radiologists deliver timely, accurate results.All of UW Medicine’s radiologists are board-certified and specialize in a variety of areas such as neuroradiology, body radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography and chest radiology. Imaging findings are integrated with all clinical data to generate comprehensive and actionable patient assessments.We also offer a full complement of heart-related cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, including electrocardiogram (for neonatal and pediatric patients) and echocardiography services, CT and MRI imaging services and nuclear imaging services.Reports and images seamlessly integrate with your UW Medicine electronic medical record (MyChart) and are available to you and your care provider shortly after the exam has been completed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, perform specialized clerical and technical duties to facilitate the delivery of patient care

Function as an expert in both patient service area and registration; perform the work of registration and scheduling or unit coordination

Follow an effective workflow for the referral process to address both internal and external referrals, as well as communicating with referring providers

Document the steps in the process

Utilize forms and letters to document the process

Follow processes for specific subspecialty referrals with physicians

Oversee referral process and ensure compliance with process

Maintain a database for tracking referrals using EPIC

Create, maintain, and adjust provider templates per provider requests REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent

Two years Patient Services Specialist 2 experience OR

An equivalent combination of education/experience ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 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. Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.