Front Desk Scheduler - I/II/III

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UAMS is seeking a Front Desk Scheduler to provide comprehensive support for patient care activities in Little Rock, AR. The role involves scheduling, coordinating appointments, and managing patient records. Ideal candidates will possess customer service experience and knowledge of medical terminology. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

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

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service or healthcare experience for Level I.
• 2 years for Level II with knowledge of medical terminology.
• 3 years for Level III in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates appointments using hospital systems.
• Conducts insurance verifications and manages patient information.
• Collects payments and issues receipts.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Telephone etiquette skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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Closing Date:

07/13/2025

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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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 orientation, 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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department:

COM PSY Child Study Center and Strive Access

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Access Coordinator works under supervision and provides comprehensive support for the patient care activities. This position may meet, greet, and assist the public, answer telephones and/or may coordinate appointments, referrals, consults, tests and/or procedure, check-in and registers patients, check-out patients, and collects payments and issues receipts, verifies insurance coverage and manage assigned departmental work queues, responds appropriately to the requirements of third-party payers.

Qualifications:

Level I - High School diploma/GED plus one (1) year of customer service or healthcare experience required.

Level II - High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of customer service or healthcare experience required. Knowledge of basic medical terminology, pre-medical terminology- competent within 3 months of hire, registration experience preferred.

Level III - High School diploma/GED plus three (3) years of registration or scheduling in a healthcare environment required. Knowledge of basic medical terminology is also required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• Computer/basic keyboard skills.
• Telephone etiquette skills.
• General knowledge of office machines, including printers and scanners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• CHAA Certification preferred.
  
  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Schedules, reschedules, and coordinates appointments using the hospital systems by performing visit notifications for patients.
• Conducts pre-registration as needed, inputs and/or updates accurate patient information.
• Create new patient charts. Clean and maintain equipment.
• Pick up and deliver mail to the mailroom and ensure the waiting room is clean.
• Issues school/work excuses, sends out no-show letters, and takes patient photos.
• Responsible for canceling and rescheduling appointments as requested.
• Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients; requests outside records and gathers outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.
• Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications; tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals.
• Enter the benefit and authorization information.
• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.
• Responsible for reconciliation of daily deposit & batch dollars, and must complete the deposit agreement.
• Counsels patients on all related financial information, i.e., hospital discounts and speaking with MCPG about payment arrangements.
• Attends required training and/or in-services.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and/or training of new staff.
• Participates in annual educational needs assessment.
• Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skill assessment annually.
• Completes and maintains documentation of continuing education hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

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

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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