access associate senior

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Plan

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking staff to manage financial aspects of patient care, including billing, claims processing, and payment handling. You will support patient access through scheduling, registration, and insurance verification, ensuring accurate data and a positive patient experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent cross-training in Access-related tasks, with no licensure required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; Access knowledge cross-trained coverage may be considered in lieu of experience.
• No professional licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial aspects of patient care, including billing, insurance claims, and payment processing.
• Assist with patient entry points such as scheduling, registration, and verifying insurance to ensure smooth access.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

These jobs focus on managing the financial aspects of patient care, including billing, insurance claims, payment processing, financial counseling, utilization and revenue cycle analysis.

These roles are responsible for managing patient entry points into the healthcare system, including scheduling, registration, and verifying insurance. Patient access staff ensure that patients can efficiently navigate administrative processes while maintaining data accuracy and enhancing the patient experience.

Individual contributors who provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational, technical or administrative functions. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience.

Fully competent and productive individual contributor. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Makes minor adjustments to working methods. Communicates information that requires explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required. Associates degree preferred.

Experience: 2 years relevant experience required. Access Associate fully cross-trained to cover multiple specialties will be considered in lieu of the 2 years relevant experience.

Licensure: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: (computer and mouse use). Proficient communicative skill across spoken, writing domains, adequate auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly and compose messages clearly and concisely.

The pay range for this role is $15.07 - $30.14 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.