• Patient Services Specialist

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 248070

     

    Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER INSTITUTE ON HUMAN DEV/DISABILTY

     

    Posting Date: 07/23/2025

    Closing Info:

    Closes On 07/30/2025

     

    Salary: $3,675 - $5,252 per month

     

    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-classified-staff-20210208.pdf)

     

    **UW Medical Center-Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD)** has an outstanding opportunity for a Full-time Days Patient Services Specialist, (job profile: Patient Services Specialist 3) .

    WORK SCHEDULE

    Monday- Friday (100% FTE)

    Full-time Days 800am-500pm

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    1701 NE Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195.

    Conveniently located near public transportation

    Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

    Opportunity to provide career growth

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Maintain prior authorizations for various health insurance with the network of specialty services

    + Under general supervision, perform specialized clerical and technical duties to facilitate the delivery of patient care

    + Function as an expert in both patient service area and registration; perform the work of registration and scheduling or unit coordination

    + Follow an effective workflow for the referral process to address both internal and external referrals, as well as communicating with referring providers

    + Follow processes for specific subspecialty referrals with physicians

    + Oversee referral process and ensure compliance with process

    + Maintain a database for tracking referrals using EPIC

    + Create, maintain, and adjust provider templates per provider requests **QUALIFICATIONS** High school graduation or equivalentTwo years Patient Services Specialist 2 experienceORAn equivalent combination of education/experience **ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE** UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **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.Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. 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.