Health Information Access Specialist

Aspirus Health

Health Information Access Specialist at UW Health assisting with patient information for scheduling and pre-visit planning. Collaborating for optimal workflows and efficient electronic medical record use.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronic medical record (EMR) utilization, particularly with EPIC, to enhance patient access and streamline workflows. Proficient in release of information activities and optimizing scheduling processes within healthcare settings.

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EMR UtilizationPatient Access CoordinationRelease Of Information ActivitiesWorkflow OptimizationEPIC Certification

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Hard Skills

Record GatheringAbstractionSchedulingRegistrationPatient Care Experience

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)Access Database

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACAHIMSCPHIMSCRISCNAEPIC Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareAmbulatory AccessPrior AuthorizationPatient Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with UW Health Specialty Clinics to identify pertinent patient information to assist in the scheduling, ambulatory access, and pre-visit planning processes
Collaborate to optimize workflows around record gathering and abstraction, streamlining the prior authorization process, and optimizing use of electronic medical records
Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) functionalities and Access Database to coordinate record retrieval from external providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

No minimum education Required
Associate's Degree in HIM, HIT, or other relevant discipline Preferred
One (1) to Three (3) years prior experience performing release of information activities, patient access and/or scheduling and registration or direct patient care experience (Electronic setting preferred). Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, or other related discipline may be substituted for years of experience Required
Experience with EMR (EPIC, Care Everywhere – preferred) Required
RHIT Preferred
RHIA Preferred
CAHIMS Preferred
CPHIMS Preferred
CRIS Preferred
CNA Preferred
EPIC Certification Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
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.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse 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