Patient Access Representative I-Bilingual Preferred

Arkansas Children's; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s is seeking a full-time Scheduling and Registration Associate to be the first point of contact for outpatient clinics. This role handles demographic and insurance data, registers patients, collects co-pays and activates MyChart, ensuring smooth clinic flow and accurate referrals.

The position emphasizes welcoming patients and families, fostering a positive first impression, and coordinating follow-up appointments with care teams.

Qualifications

• No education requirements
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Entry Level - Experience Not Required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all patient appointments and ensures referrals are obtained.
• Meets or exceeds expected productivity and accuracy standards.
• Greets and engages patients, families and visitors in order to provide a positive first impression.
• Completes registration and discharge activities, including co-payment collection, MyChart activation, insurance verification, etc.
• Completes discharge scheduling and ensure follow up appointments and tests are scheduled.
• Able to register in 1 or more Centers (in addition to Home Center) as demonstrated by floating.
• Collaborates with clinical partners to optimize patient communication, clinic flow and ongoing care.
• Actively engages in activities to enhance the patient experience, including encouragement of the patient satisfaction survey.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC097212 Centralized Scheduling and Patient Access Center

Summary:

Responsible for the first impression of Arkansas Children’s; Performs basic functions relative to scheduling and registration for outpatient clinics including complete and accurate demographic and insurance information.

Salary:

Most new hires start between $17.20-$21.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Required Education:

No education requirements

Recommended Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience:

Entry Level - Experience Not Required.

Description:

• Schedules all patient appointments and ensures referrals are obtained.
• Meets or exceeds expected productivity and accuracy standards.
• Greets and engages patients, families and visitors in order to provide a positive first impression.
• Completes registration and discharge activities, including co-payment collection, MyChart activation, insurance verification, etc.
• Completes discharge scheduling and ensure follow up appointments and tests are scheduled.
• Able to register in 1 or more Centers (in addition to Home Center) as demonstrated by floating.
• Collaborates with clinical partners to optimize patient communication, clinic flow and ongoing care.
• Actively engages in activities to enhance the patient experience, including encouragement of the patient satisfaction survey.