Patient Access Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
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Analyze daily appointment report
Verify appointment types and details
Complete pre-visit activities
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Access Specialist responsible for ensuring efficient patient access through high-volume administrative tasks related to scheduling, insurance verification, and pre-service activities. This position emphasizes collaboration and operational excellence while providing critical support to patient care and revenue cycle integrity. **

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, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, and Retirement matching.

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Access Specialist responsible for ensuring efficient patient access through high-volume administrative tasks related to scheduling, insurance verification, and pre-service activities. This position emphasizes collaboration and operational excellence while providing critical support to patient care and revenue cycle integrity. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze Daily Appointment Report
  • Verify appointment types and details
  • Complete pre-visit activities
  • Subject-matter expert on Government Payors
  • Resolve patient access issues in billing work queues

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Focus on improving patient care

Key Requirements

  • High School/GED plus 4 years of experience
  • Associate degree plus 2 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three (3) years of experience in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment
  • CHAA certification

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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