Health Information Technician 2

About the role

The UW Medicine Enterprise Revenue Cycle (ERC) is seeking a HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIAN 2 to join their team. The position is 100% FTE, 100% onsite at Sandpoint, working weekdays from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Utilize RightFax for faxes, printing patient letters, billing records, and medical records in Epic, and shared drive
• Performs day-to-day office operations activities including receiving, sorting, and preparing incoming and outgoing ERC mail
• Prepares and prints patient medical records and billing records for Release of Information and Patient Financial Services for mailing
• Tracks and updates release status in Epic comments for printing and mailing patient medical records and billing records

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent including two years’ experience with medical records, or, equivalent education and experience
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

Departmental Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Epic or Cerner applications
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of medical terminology

About UW Medicine

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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range: Minimum $21.63 hourly, maximum $27.44 hourly. Benefits available at this link. Shift: First Shift (United States of America). Temporary or Regular: Regular position. FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

About The UW

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 dso@uw.edu. 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.