Access Coordinator III - Cancer Institute

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks an Access Coordinator III to serve as a patient resource for scheduling and billing questions. The role supports comprehensive patient data collection, timely and accurate billing, and coordination of patient care activities within ICE | CORE PA Float.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare setting. CHAA certification is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required; CHAA certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Good computer/keyboard skills and telephone etiquette.

Aufgaben

• Register patients and schedule appointments; handle billing questions.
• Perform pre-registration and update patient information in systems.
• Verify insurance eligibility and explain benefits to patients.
• Process payments, issue receipts, and reconcile daily deposits.
• Maintain waiting areas and assist with general patient flow.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Telephone etiquette

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CHAA Certification (Preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Closing Date

10/17/2026

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

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department

ICE | CORE PA Float

Summary of Job Duties

The Access Coordinator III works under supervision to function as a patient resource for all scheduling and billing questions and to facilitate comprehensive patient data collections, timely and accurate billing, prompt collections of payment for services rendered, facilitates scheduling coordination and conflicts. This position must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I & II level and performs other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED PLUS Three (3) years experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication skills, computer/basic keyboard skills, telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge in basic medical terminology.
• CHAA Certification (Preferred).

Additional Information

Responsibilities

• Records daily and monthly statistics and communicates any medical records issues
• Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries or tests using hospital systems by processing visit notifications of patients
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms
• Conducts pre-registration, inputs and/or updates patient information, processes walk-ins, creates new patient charts, and accesses systems for orders
• Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients, requesting outside records and gathering outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.
• Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals
• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts. Reconciles daily deposit and batch dollars and counsels patients on any and all related financial information
• Performs other duties as assigned

All UAMS employees will treat others with Dignity and Respect. We communicate and share complete and unbiased information, assuring our colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order make informed decisions. We participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others. We collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service. All duties will be performed in accordance with the UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care set forth by UAMS. These core concepts allow for an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to better health outcomes and wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction. The core concepts of patient and family centered care consist of Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Salary Information

$17.72 - hr

Required Documents to Apply

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

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

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

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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes