Access Coordinator II
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Access Coordinator II
University of Arkansas System
• Deliver exceptional patient support by greeting visitors, managing appointments, referrals, and tests, and handling patient check-ins and check-outs with professionalism. • Verify insurance coverage, process payments, and respond to third-party payer needs, ensuring smooth clinic operations. • Build on the foundational skills of an Access Coordinator I, taking on increased responsibilities to make a real impact on patient care and clinic efficiency.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Two (2) years of customer service or healthcare experience
- Basic proficiency with computers (preferably MS Office)
- Excellent telephone etiquette skills
- General knowledge of office machines, including printers and scanners.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Knowledge of healthcare insurance eligibility.
- Experience with EPIC Systems (preferred).
- Experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment (preferred).
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Benefits
- 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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