UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Access Coordinator II-Student and Employee Health Services


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R0057961

      Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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      Closing Date:

      09/27/2024


      Type of Position:

      Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support


      Job Type:

      Regular


      Work Shift:

      Day Shift (United States of America)

      Sponsorship Available:

      No


      Institution Name:

      University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


      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

      Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

      The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

      Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

      All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

      At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

      For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .


      Department:

      ICE | IMSL POEM Clinic


      Department's Website:


      Summary of Job Duties:

      Access Coordinator II works under supervision and provides comprehensive support for the patient care activities. This position may meet, greet, and assists the public, answer telephones and/or may coordinate appointments, referrals, consults, tests and/or procedures, check-in and registers patients, check-out patients, and collects payments and issues receipts, verifies insurance coverage and responds appropriately to the requirements of third- party payers. Assists with coordinating hospital admissions and surgery scheduling. This position must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I level and performs other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.


      Qualifications:

      Minimum Qualifications:

      • High School Diploma or GED PLUS 2 years customer service or healthcare experience.

      • Ability to follow oral instruction, read, and write.

      • Computer/basic keyboard skills, telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners.

      • Excellent customer service skills.

      • Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Knowledge in basic medical terminology

      • Registration experience


      Additional Information:

      Responsibilities:

      • Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries or tests using hospital systems by processing visit notifications of patients

      • Conducts pre-registration, inputs and/or updates patient information, processes walk-ins, creates new patient charts, and accesses systems for orders

      • Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms

      • Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients and requesting outside records

      • Records daily and monthly statistics and communicates any medical records issues

      • Collects and posts payments and issues receipts

      • Performs other duties as assigned


      Salary Information:

      Commensurate with education and experience


      Required Documents to Apply:

      List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


      Optional Documents:

      Proof of Veteran Status


      Special Instructions to Applicants:


      Recruitment Contact Information:

      Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.


      All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

      Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


      Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

      Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing


      This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.


      Constant Physical Activity:

      Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking


      Frequent Physical Activity:

      Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Reaching


      Occasional Physical Activity:

      Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion


      Benefits Eligible:

      Yes
  • About the company

      The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas.