Access Coordinator II PRN - Medical Access - Internal Medicine

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Closing Date : 11 / 15 / 2024

11 / 15 / 2024

Type of Position :

Job Type : Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

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

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Department : ICE IMSL PA Medical Access MSS

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Summary of Job Duties : This posting will fill for multiple positions

The 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 or GED with Two (2) years of customer service or healthcare experience.

Good communication skills, basic proficiency with computers (preferably MS Office), excellent telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners.

Excellent Customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge in basic medical terminology, medical terminology within Three (3) months of hire.

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

Schedules, reschedules, coordinates and cancels appointments using the hospital systems; conducts pre-registration as needed

Inputs and / or updates accurate patient information

Creates new patient charts and accesses systems for orders as appropriate

Conducts insurance verification and benefit explanation by running eligibility on patients, requests outside records, and gathers outside medical records from referrals as needed

Meets, greets, and assists the public, answers telephones in a professional and friendly manner

Deals with conflicts in a positive and professional manner using careful listening and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements

Consistently utilizes communication devices and keeps accurate records as required

Demonstrates effective service recovery skills

Attends required hours of training and / or in-services

Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and / or training of new staff

Participates in annual educational needs and assessment

Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skill assessment annually

Completes and maintains documentation of continuing education hours annually

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements :

Stand : Constantly

Sit : Constantly

Walk : Constantly

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead : Occasionally

Lift and carry weight : 20+ lbs.

Push and pull weight : 20+ lbs.

Use hands to touch, handle or feel : Constantly

Talk : Constantly

Hear : Constantly

Taste or smell : Occasionally

Read, concentrate, and think analytically : Constantly

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

Noise Level : Moderate

Visual Requirements : Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity

Hazards : None

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

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

Optional Documents :

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contact [email protected] 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 :

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 :

Frequent Physical Activity :

Occasional Physical Activity :

Benefits Eligible : Yes