PATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 OR 2
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: University of Washington is employing PATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 1 OR 2 right now, this occupation will be settled in Washington. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top dozen medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & Wor! ld Report's "America's Best Hospitals," UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The UWMC Resource Team has an outstanding opportunity for a part time 80% evening shift Patient Services Specialist 1 or 2 (PSS).
The PSS accurately registers and admits patients by obtaining and verifying demographic and financial information through interviews wi! th patients, family members, or other health care providers. A! ccurately enters admission and registration information on a PC or computer terminal to create on-line database. Determines payor plan/coverage information based on verification of insurance from patient's insurance cards. Explains and verifies patient's understanding of consent and obtains appropriate signatures on paperwork and information sheets. Places armbands on patients' wrist after verifying identity of patient.
Provides information on (and knowledge of) Patient Rights and Responsibilities, and the Patient Self-Determination Act including Health Directive and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care forms. Assigns hospital beds based on diagnosis, medical service, and other patient care needs; maintain records of inpatient location; completes admission transfers and discharges from nursing units via the on-line computer system; balances the 24 hr. hospital census and completes census reports. Collects, secures and releases patient valuables. Inquiries and/! or performs data entry on various information systems. Answers incoming calls. Greets patients and visitors when they enter the department.
Provides information to patients and visitors. Respond to all inquiries regarding Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Notice of Release of Information, Patient Confidentiality and all issues as it pertains to departmental operations. Uses and supports Quality Management/CQI principles in department and UWMC operations. Ability to collect and enter demographics and financial data into an on-line system. Knowledge of procedure for obtaining consent for care.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page .
REQUIREMENTS:
The PSS will be hired as either a 1-Trainee or a 2 depending on experience. The requirements are as follows:
PATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 1-TRAINEE: High School ! graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience in a health care se! tting OR two years of general office experience OR equivalent education/experience.
PATIENT SERVICES SPECIALIST 2: High School graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience in a health care setting OR three years of general office or customer services experience OR equivalent education/experience.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:11:24 GMT
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