Access Associate Senior- Children's Ambulatory

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Saving Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a dedicated individual for a role focusing on managing financial aspects of patient care, including billing and insurance claims. This position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail to support patients in navigating healthcare processes.

The ideal candidate should be a High School Graduate with 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with an Associate’s degree. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience required.
• Access Associate fully cross‑trained to cover multiple specialties will be considered.
• None required for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of patient care, including billing and insurance claims.
• Ensure patients efficiently navigate administrative processes.
• Work under moderate supervision with routine problem-solving.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to compose clear messages

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

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. Associate’s 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 starting base rate for this role is $19.50 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

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.