Care Coordination Assistant - Behavioral Health (Finance)
Work Schedule:
80% FTE, Days. Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. This position is remote for individuals living in Wisconsin or Illinois.
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We are seeking a Care Coordination Assistant to:
• Partner with members of the care team to coordinate patient care, navigate patients through the health care system and provide support for patients receiving specialized behavioral health care.
• Collaborate with patients and their families to ensure the patient is appropriately scheduled, and facilitate access to clinical, social, and community resources.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families within their specialty care discipline.
At UW Health, you will have:
• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). (only keep in if this applies to position)
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Education:
Associates Degree in a health care or social services related discipline or three (3) years of relevant experience in a health care setting with an emphasis on customer service, including scheduling, registration or insurance focus in lieu of degree in addition to experience below, Required
Bachelors Degree in a health care or social services related discipline, Preferred
Work Experience:
1 year of experience in a health care setting with an emphasis on customer service, including scheduling, registration or insurance focus, Required
Experience with medical forms, letters, prior authorizations, Preferred
Experience with data entry and use of electronic medical record, Preferred
Experience working with individuals who come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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