Patient Access Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

United States of America
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Electronic health record (ehr) preparation
Government payer subject-matter-expert
Resolve billing work queue items
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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) preparation
  • Government payer subject-matter-expert
  • Resolve billing work queue items
  • Daily Appointment Report reconciliation

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Collaborative healthcare organization focus
  • Patient experience improvement

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

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter