The Patient Access Specialist plays a critical frontline role in supporting organizational excellence in patient experience, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle performance
Job Summary
The Patient Access Specialist plays a critical frontline role in supporting organizational excellence in patient experience, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle performance.
This position is primarily responsible for executing high-volume, detail-oriented pre-service activities to ensure all scheduled appointments are accurately prepared within the electronic health record (EHR) and aligned with payer and provider requirements.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, and Education discount for staff and dependents.
Matching Summary
The Patient Access Specialist plays a critical frontline role in supporting organizational excellence in patient experience, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle performance.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Electronic Health Record (EHR) preparation
Insurance verification
Referral authorization
Government payer expertise
Billing work queue resolution
Nice-to-have
Teamwork and diversity champion
Collaborative healthcare organization
Patient experience focus
Key Requirements
High School/GED plus 4 years experience
Associate degree plus 2 years experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 years healthcare patient registration experience preferred