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Req #: 244475
Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Job Location Detail: NORTHGATE
Posting Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4,351 - $6,224 per month.
Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only
Shift: First Shift
Notes: 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-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Financial Access Specialist Lead .
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE (40 hours per week)
First Shift
Hybrid Monday through Friday, flexible between 6:00am – 6:00pm. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays
Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region
Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options
Plenty of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U
State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performs and leads the work of the Financial Access Specialists within Laboratory Medicine. Under general direction, the person in this role leads team meetings, regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of the Financial Access Specialists. Participates in interviewing applicants, trains and orients new employees, provides feedback on employee performance, and identifies and resolve challenges.This individual will estimate genetic tests and professional charges, calculate anticipated total charges and patient financial responsibility; communicates to patients the potential financial responsibility, necessary deposits, and facilitates collection of amounts owed. The person in this role advises patients, geneticists, genetic counselors and pathologists regarding eligibility criteria of insurance coverage and benefits for genetic testing. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED certificate plus three years of experience in a medical office setting OR
Equivalent education/experience. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of Genetics and rDNA testing.
Experience with complete testing procedure, from receipt of Test Requisition Form to completion of test. 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. (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.