Patient Access Associate (On-Site) (H)

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, UHealth Department of Clinical Access, is seeking a full-time Patient Access Associate to be based on-site at our Lennar location. This role welcomes visitors, answers inquiries, and serves as the first point of contact for patients and staff within the department.

Key duties include greeting visitors, handling calls, processing routine requests, and supporting administrative tasks while maintaining a professional, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and directs them to destination.
• Answers and routes calls with courteous, efficient service.
• Responds to general inquiries and forwards non-routine requests.
• Assists with general administrative tasks (mail, faxes, office equipment).
• Maintains department directories and visitation logs.
• Ensures reception area is tidy and welcoming.
• Places orders for department supplies as requested.
• Adheres to University policies and protects University assets.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Associate to work at our Lennar location.

Core Job Summary

The Patient Access Associate (On-Site) projects a professional and welcoming demeanor and welcomes visitors (i.e., vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by promptly greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring their inquiries appropriately. The Patient Access Associate (On-Site) serves as the first point of contact for patients and customers entering facility/department and interfaces effectively with all members of the healthcare team, keeping patients informed of any delays.

Core Responsibilities

• Greets visitors to the department and directs them to their requested destination.
• Answers incoming calls and places outgoing calls, in a timely and efficient manner, while providing exceptional customer service to further a positive institutional image.
• Responds to general questions and inquiries, forwards non-routine requests to appropriate staff for handling.
• Assists with general administrative task, such as sorting departmental mail, faxes, troubleshooting office equipment etc.
• Maintains department directories and visitation logs.
• Maintains a tidy and clean reception area.
• Places orders for department supplies as requested by department leadership.
• Projects a professional appearance and pleasant demeanor creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

_ This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. _

Core Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

No Previous experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary

_ Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. _

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff