Access Coordinator III - Women's Clinic

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

10d•$16

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy This position works under supervision to function as a patient resource for all scheduling and billing questions and to facilitate comprehensive patient data collections, timely and accurate billing, prompt collections of payment for services rendered, facilitates scheduling coordination and conflicts. This position must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I & II level and performs other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.

Requirements

High School, GED or formal educational equivalent.
Three years’ experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment.
Good communication skills, computer/basic keyboard skills, telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners.
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge in basic medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.
Reconciles daily deposit and batch dollars and counsels patients on any and all related financial information.
Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients, requesting outside records and gathering outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.
Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals
Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms
Performs other duties as needed.