Access Associate-Senior (Full-Time Days)

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Senior Access Associate to lead a team of access staff at the Batavia, NY location. The role involves guiding daily operations, handling patient intake, and ensuring accurate registration, verification, and billing processes within Cardiology.

Responsibilities include supervising, training, answering inquiries, scheduling visits, confirming insurance, and collecting co-pays where applicable. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related work experience in a healthcare or customer service setting preferred
• Ability to lead and take direction
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Leadership. Provides knowledge, expertise and guidance to a team of access associates; assist in training new employees; serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues
• Customer Service. Manage incoming calls and provide necessary information; greet patients and/or their representatives and provide direction as needed; schedule patient appointments; interview patients and/or their representatives to obtain necessary information
• Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients and/or their representatives; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary pre-certifications/authorizations when applicable
• Billing & Payments. Collect/process co-payments, deductibles and/or other types of payments; provide cost estimates when applicable; review charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy

Skills

Healthcare exp

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Senior Access Associate, you lead in the management and guidance of team members to maintain Rochester Regional's high-quality standards of customer care.

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: UMMC North Street Campus, 127 North Street, Batavia NY

DEPARTMENT: Cardiology

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:30a to 4:00p

ATTRIBUTES

• Three (3) years of related work experience in a healthcare or customer service setting preferred
• Ability to lead and take direction
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership. Provides knowledge, expertise and guidance to a team of access associates; assist in training new employees; serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues
• Customer Service. Manage incoming calls and provide necessary information; greet patients and/or their representatives and provide direction as needed; schedule patient appointments; interview patients and/or their representatives to obtain necessary information
• Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients and/or their representatives; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary pre-certifications/authorizations when applicable
• Billing & Payments. Collect/process co-payments, deductibles and/or other types of payments; provide cost estimates when applicable; review charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy

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.

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

$19.15 - $21.50

CITY:

Batavia

POSTAL CODE:

14020

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, 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.