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TTRANSPLANT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR (PER-DIEM)
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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TTRANSPLANT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR (PER-DIEM)
TTRANSPLANT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR (PER-DIEM)
Req #: 248555 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - TRANSPLANT FINANCE Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 08/08/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $24.61 - $35.20 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,
click here. UW Medical Center-Montlake - Transplant Financial Services
has an outstanding opportunity to hire a per-diem
TRANSPLANT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
WORK SCHEDULE
0% FTE, Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Transplant Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake combines the clinical, academic and research activities of the transplantation and cardiothoracic surgery divisions at UW Medicine.
Our board-certified surgeons perform most of the multi-organ procurements in Washington, Alaska, Montana and northern Idaho. Were organized around the following multidisciplinary clinical teams, all of which provide transplant care with compassion, integrity and respect for individual dignity: heart transplantation, kidney-pancreas transplantation, liver transplantation, lung transplantation, intestinal transplantation and reconstructive transplantation (face, hand, abdominal wall).
Through Seattle Children's, we offer pediatric kidney, liver and heart transplantation services. at UW Medical Center - Montlake also offers programs in autologous bone marrow transplants and high-dose chemotherapy.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The Transplant Financial Coordinator plays an integral role in assisting patients with the critical function of financial planning for their transplant surgery, VAD implant, and future medical needs as well as assuring transplant department billing compliance
Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain and document detailed patient insurance benefit information for all phases of the transplant process, including, but not limited to, outpatient prescription drugs, organ acquisition, follow-up Clinic visits, and travel and lodging, if necessary.
Obtain all necessary authorizations from payers, verifying transplant coverage and other medical benefits and obtaining referrals and authorizations if required. Request a Benefit Level Exception (BLE) or a Single Case Agreement (SCA) as appropriate from the UW Medicine Contracting Department for non-contracted health plans.
Obtain all necessary information, including clinical documentation, required by payors for approval of different transplantation phases, including benefit verification, payor authorization, referrals, precertification, and case management.
Communicate with appropriate clinical staff the status of ongoing payer requests, denials and/or potential denials for non-covered services and other problems; initiate communication with appropriate agencies and clinical staff for appeal of denials; Conduct required follow-up on all initiated prior authorizations in an effort to obtain the final authorization.
Meet with transplant candidate, potential living donors and/or family to explain insurance coverage, treatment costs, and hospital billing policies. Ensure that adequate insurance benefits or funding arrangements are in place prior to transplant. Consistently document all interactions with patients and family members
Provide quality service to patients by providing comprehensive and ongoing financial counseling. Serves as a resource to transplant candidates and their families and living donors regarding transplant payor benefits, billing issues, alternative funding options, and personal financial responsibilities regarding the transplant.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED certificate plus two years of experience in a medical office setting; OR, equivalent 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 Transits light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Req #: 248555 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - TRANSPLANT FINANCE Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 08/08/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $24.61 - $35.20 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,
click here. UW Medical Center-Montlake - Transplant Financial Services
has an outstanding opportunity to hire a per-diem
TRANSPLANT FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
WORK SCHEDULE
0% FTE, Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Transplant Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake combines the clinical, academic and research activities of the transplantation and cardiothoracic surgery divisions at UW Medicine.
Our board-certified surgeons perform most of the multi-organ procurements in Washington, Alaska, Montana and northern Idaho. Were organized around the following multidisciplinary clinical teams, all of which provide transplant care with compassion, integrity and respect for individual dignity: heart transplantation, kidney-pancreas transplantation, liver transplantation, lung transplantation, intestinal transplantation and reconstructive transplantation (face, hand, abdominal wall).
Through Seattle Children's, we offer pediatric kidney, liver and heart transplantation services. at UW Medical Center - Montlake also offers programs in autologous bone marrow transplants and high-dose chemotherapy.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The Transplant Financial Coordinator plays an integral role in assisting patients with the critical function of financial planning for their transplant surgery, VAD implant, and future medical needs as well as assuring transplant department billing compliance
Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain and document detailed patient insurance benefit information for all phases of the transplant process, including, but not limited to, outpatient prescription drugs, organ acquisition, follow-up Clinic visits, and travel and lodging, if necessary.
Obtain all necessary authorizations from payers, verifying transplant coverage and other medical benefits and obtaining referrals and authorizations if required. Request a Benefit Level Exception (BLE) or a Single Case Agreement (SCA) as appropriate from the UW Medicine Contracting Department for non-contracted health plans.
Obtain all necessary information, including clinical documentation, required by payors for approval of different transplantation phases, including benefit verification, payor authorization, referrals, precertification, and case management.
Communicate with appropriate clinical staff the status of ongoing payer requests, denials and/or potential denials for non-covered services and other problems; initiate communication with appropriate agencies and clinical staff for appeal of denials; Conduct required follow-up on all initiated prior authorizations in an effort to obtain the final authorization.
Meet with transplant candidate, potential living donors and/or family to explain insurance coverage, treatment costs, and hospital billing policies. Ensure that adequate insurance benefits or funding arrangements are in place prior to transplant. Consistently document all interactions with patients and family members
Provide quality service to patients by providing comprehensive and ongoing financial counseling. Serves as a resource to transplant candidates and their families and living donors regarding transplant payor benefits, billing issues, alternative funding options, and personal financial responsibilities regarding the transplant.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED certificate plus two years of experience in a medical office setting; OR, equivalent 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 Transits light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law . #J-18808-Ljbffr