Patient Access Trainee: Earn While You Learn

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education support

Security & career growth

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks a Patient Access Trainee as part of the Earn While You Learn Program. This full‑time, benefitted role handles patient access tasks including answering calls, scheduling visits, registering patients, and handling billing information under physician guidelines.

During training, pay is $16.00/hour with benefits; after successful completion, $17.50/hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Basic PC skills and familiarity with word processing.
• Ability to learn and use telephone, fax and copy systems.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to schedule, register patients and maintain privacy.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient and referring provider calls and schedule appointments.
• Register patients and collect required information.
• Provide financial screening at registration and refer to Financial Coordinators.
• Process payments, deposits and receipts per policy.
• Maintain professional, customer‑oriented patient communications.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Word

Phone systems

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Legible writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks a Patient Access Trainee as part of the Earn While You Learn Program. This full‑time, benefitted role handles patient access tasks including answering calls, scheduling visits, registering patients, and handling billing information under physician guidelines.

During training, pay is $16.00/hour with benefits; after successful completion, $17.50/hour with benefits.