Access Associate | Full-Time Days

Rochester Regional Health; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an Access Associate for the Batavia Medical Campus to provide patient-centered administrative support, greeting patients at check-in and check-out, and processing payments. This full-time role requires a warm, inviting demeanor as you are the first point of contact for patients and their families.

The position involves registration, insurance verification, and facilitating precertifications when needed, along with accurate scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service. Manage incoming calls while providing necessary information; greeting patients providing direction as needed and scheduling patient appointments
• Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients as defined by departmental policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary precertification/authorization when applicable
• Billing & Payments. Collect and process payments when applicable

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

2 year degree or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

As an Access Associate, you will be responsible for many administrative support duties, such as greeting patients, performing check-in and check-out procedures and processing payments. This position requires a warm and inviting disposition, as you will be the first point of contact for our patients and their families.

STATUS

Full-Time

LOCATION

Batavia Medical Campus

DEPARTMENT

Outpatient Operations

SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

ATTRIBUTES

• 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
• Intermediate computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service. Manage incoming calls while providing necessary information; greeting patients providing direction as needed and scheduling patient appointments
• Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients as defined by departmental policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary precertification/authorization when applicable
• Billing & Payments. Collect and process payments when applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

PAY RANGE

$17.85 - $20.00