Access Coordinator III - Outpatient Speech Therapy

University of Arkansas System; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking an Access Coordinator III to enhance patient care through efficient scheduling and registration of outpatient therapy patients. This role is vital in ensuring seamless operations by managing patient appointments, verifying insurance, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare registration and billing, along with excellent organizational skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of Arkansans and making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in healthcare.
• High School Diploma/GED required; CHAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate appointments and surgeries using hospital systems.
• Conduct insurance verification and maintain patient charts.
• Collect payments and reconcile daily deposits.

Skills

Scheduling

Insurance Verification

Patient Registration

Billing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hospital Systems

Job description

Access Coordinator III - Outpatient Speech Therapy

University of Arkansas System | Little Rock, AR 72215

Closing Date

02/06/2025

Type of Position

Other Health Care - Clinical 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.

Summary of Job Duties

The Access Coordinator III is responsible for timely and accurate scheduling/rescheduling/registration of Outpatient Therapy patients, creating new patient charts, and collecting copays/deductibles/co-insurances for services, performing ABN completion, conducting insurance verification, requesting outside records, maintaining initial POC signatures, recording daily and monthly statistics, and reconciling daily deposit. This position must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I & II level and perform other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED PLUS Three (3) years of experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a health-care environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CHAA

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries or tests using hospital systems by processing visit notifications of patients.
• 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.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms.
• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.
• Reconciles daily deposit and batch dollars and counsels patients on any and all related financial information.
• Records daily and monthly statistics and communicates any medical records issues.
• 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.

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

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking.