Senior Access Specialist — Hybrid & Scheduling Focus

University of Virginia; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

UVA Health seeks an Access Associate Senior to support patient intake, registration, scheduling, and financial clearance across a complex academic medical system. The role offers potential hybrid work-from-home after 6 months and a starting base rate of $19.50/hour with a $3,500 sign-on bonus requiring a 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities include accurate registration, insurance verification, appointment coordination, and clear communication with patients and families while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience in access or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance with high accuracy.
• Schedule appointments across multiple services.
• Explain processes, expectations, and next steps to patients and families.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to resolve scheduling or registration issues.
• Maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

Patient registration

Insurance verification

Appointment scheduling

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

UVA Health seeks an Access Associate Senior to support patient intake, registration, scheduling, and financial clearance across a complex academic medical system. The role offers potential hybrid work-from-home after 6 months and a starting base rate of $19.50/hour with a $3,500 sign-on bonus requiring a 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities include accurate registration, insurance verification, appointment coordination, and clear communication with patients and families while collaborating with