Access Coordinator III - Medical Access

University of Arkansas System; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Little Rock is seeking an Access Coordinator III to manage patient scheduling and billing inquiries. The role requires excellent communication skills and a background in healthcare registration or billing. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

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

• Three years experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication skills and general knowledge of office machines.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries.
• Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation.
• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Basic Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Closing Date

05/17/2025

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

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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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. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

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Department

ICE | CORE PA IM/PC Access PCS

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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

Minimum 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CHAA Certification
  
  

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
  
  

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

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

Optional Documents

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), 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

Criminal Background Check

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

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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