Job Description

:Work Schedule:This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This is a hybrid position.Be part of something remarkableJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!We are seeking a Health Information Specialist to:

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to efficiently request, retrieve, and scan medical records into the electronic medical record system.
• Respond promptly to telephone, email, and fax requests for medical information to support direct patient care needs.
• Review and index documents in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring accurate data entry and proper document sorting.
• Engage in continuous process improvement activities and participate in departmental meetings to enhance team collaboration and workflow efficiency.

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.
• 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Required
• High School Diploma Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months in an office setting or customer service environment Required
• 1 year experience in a clinical or Health Information Management Department of a large health care facility Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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