Admissions Government Programs Counselor career at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is at present looking to employ Admissions Government Programs Counselor on Sat, 19 Oct 2013 05:52:56 GMT. Posting Summary Government Program Review: The Government Programs Counselor reviews patients financial circumstances, assesses their eligibility for government programs and assists patients with the application process. This position serves as the in-house expert in government health care coverage programs eligibility criteria. The incumbent provides consultation upon request by clinical staff...

Admissions Government Programs Counselor

Location: , Wisconsin

Description: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is at present looking to employ Admissions Government Programs Counselor right now, this career will be assigned in Wisconsin. More complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Posting Summary

Government Program Review: The Government Programs Counselor reviews patients fi! nancial circumstances, assesses their eligibility for government programs and assists patients with the application process. This position serves as the in-house expert in government health care coverage programs eligibility criteria. The incumbent provides consultation upon request by clinical staff and advises patients on their health care coverage options. A significant degree of independent judgment and decision making is required to address the full range of tasks and responsibilities. This position has a significant impact on hospital reimbursement.

Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in social work or health care related field required.
2. Three to four years of experience in health care/social work environment. Experience with government health care assistance programs required.
3. Decision making skills required to function successfully required.
4. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work independently required.
5. Proven! ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information ! required .
6. Maintains a high level of customer service required .
7. Consistently maintains effective and cooperative working relations with co-workers, supervisory, medical management staff and the general public required .
8. Demonstrates service excellence and incorporates the mission and core values into daily activities required.
9. The ability to interview patients and/or families to obtain accurate (sometimes sensitive) information required.
10. Excellent written and oral communication skills required .
11. Proven productivity and quality outcomes required .
12. Dependable and reliable in achieving the goals and objectives of the position required .
13. Proven aptitude and willingness to learn new responsibilities required .
14. Demonstrated ability to use computers/software programs required .
15. Knowledge of state and federal medical assistance programs required .
16. Excellent organizational, follow-through and priori! ty setting skills required .
17. Ability to work well under moderate to high degrees of pressure required.
18. Physical Requirements: Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Pay

This is a Non-Represented position and falls into Pay Grade 5. The salary range begins at $38,091 per year. Education, experience, tenure and internal equity may be taken into consideration when job offers are extended.

Work Schedule

Day shift, four days weekly.

Benefits

This position is in the "Authority Non-Rep" Benefits package. UWHC employees enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package.

• Vacation (15 days) // (Pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Legal Holi! days (9 days) // (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Sick Leav! e (12 days/year) // (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement (covered in the Wisconsin Retirement system on day 1)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Worker's Compensation
• Tax-Sheltered Annuities (TSA)
• Employee Reimbursement Accounts (ERA)

While every attempt has been made to provide up-to-date, accurate information, the legal documents, policies, and contracts will prevail in the event of any discrepancy. The above information applies to regular (Permanent) employees.

For addition information, please look on the uwhealth.org website in the careers section.

Staffing Team

Contact Tracey Glinski for more information at tglinski@uwhealth.org or at 608-265-8893.

Who We Are...

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 566 bed facility that ranks among the finest academic med! ical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.

UW Hospital and Clinics offers:

• More than 900 active medical staff and more than 80 outpatient clinics.
• Six intensive care units (trauma and life support, pediatric, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery) with 83 total beds .
• Nine satellite locations .
• One of only two organizations in Wisconsin with designated level One Adult and Pediatric trauma centers.

How to Apply

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This career starts available on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 05:52:56 GMT

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