Access Associate (Full-time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking an Access Associate for the Allergy & Rheumatology - Linden Oaks department. You will greet patients, perform check-in/check-out, schedule appointments, and handle payments in a welcoming, patient-focused front desk role.

This full-time position offers a daytime schedule Monday through Friday with hours 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm, and pays in the range shown. Strong customer service and solid computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic customer service and communication skills preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills expected.
• Experience with front desk processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Manage incoming calls, greet patients, provide information, and schedule appointments.
• Registration & Verification: Complete patient registration and verify insurance/precertification as needed.
• Billing & Payments: Collect and process payments when applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

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.

Job Title

Access Associate

Department

Allergy & Rheumatology - Linden Oaks

Location

10 Hagen Dr. Ste 330 Rochester NY 14625

Hours Per Week

40 - Full-time

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 730am-4pm, or 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm

Required Qualifications

NA

Preferred 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

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.85 - $20.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14625

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.