Access Coordinator II Surgical Specialties

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks an Access Coordinator II for surgical specialties. This entry-level position includes scheduling appointments, supporting patient care functions, and requires effective communication and customer service skills. If you have a passion for healthcare and a collaborative spirit, this role could be right for you.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Knowledge in basic medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, reschedules, and cancels appointments.
• Conducts insurance verification and benefit explanation.
• Meets, greets, and assists the public.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Basic proficiency with computers

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Access Coordinator II Surgical Specialties

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Closing Date:

07/20/2025

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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Department:

ICE | CORE PA Surg Spec Access Staff

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Access Coordinator II works under supervision and provides comprehensive support for the patient care activities. The Access Coordinator II may meet, greet, and assist the public. The Access Coordinator II position answers telephones and/or may coordinate appointments in a call center environment. The Access Coordinator II position may perform other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED or formal educational equivalent
• Two years of customer service or healthcare experience.
• Good communication skills, basic proficiency with computers (preferably MS Office), excellent telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners. Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge in basic medical terminology preferred, medical terminology competent within 3 months of hire
  
  

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities

• Schedules, reschedules, coordinates and cancels appointments using the hospital systems; conducts pre-registration as needed
• Inputs and/or updates accurate patient information
• Creates new patient charts and accesses systems for orders as appropriate
• Conducts insurance verification and benefit explanation by running eligibility on patients, requests outside records, and gathers outside medical records from referrals as needed
• Meets, greets, and assists the public, answers telephones in a professional and friendly manner
• Deals with conflicts in a positive and professional manner using careful listening and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements
• Consistently utilizes communication devices and keeps accurate records as required
• Demonstrates effective service recovery skills
• Attends required hours of training and/or in-services
• Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and/or training of new staff
• Participates in annual educational needs and assessment
• Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skill assessment annually
• Completes and maintains documentation of continuing education hours annually
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Please Note: This general posting is to generate an applicant pool for Access Coordinator II positions. This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Salary Information:

$31,740.80

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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