Access Coordinator III (Batesville)

Closing Date:

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.

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.

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

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• High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent

• Three (3) years experience in customer service or healthcare environment. registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• 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 of basic medical terminology is required.

• Basic proficiency with computers and data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedules, reschedules, and coordinates appointments using the hospital systems by performing visit notifications for patients.

• Conducts pre-registration as needed, as well as inputs and/or updates accurate patient information.

• Process walk-ins, create new patient charts, and access systems for orders as appropriate.

• Inventory, order, and stock supplies, clean and maintain equipment, Pick-up and deliver mail to mailroom, ensure the waiting room is clean, stocked with educational information, and coffee.

• Perform ABN completion and schedule surgeries and/or tests. Issues school/work excuses, sends out no show letters, takes patient photos.

• Responsible for blocking schedules as appropriate and canceling and rescheduling appointments as requested.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.