Patient Access Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Electronic health record (ehr) preparation
Government payer subject matter expert
Billing work queue resolution
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.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.
  • 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.

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; Not specified; Available for benefits eligible positions only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) preparation
  • Government payer subject matter expert
  • Billing work queue resolution
  • Pre-service activities completion

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • High School/GED plus 4 years experience
  • Associate degree plus 2 years experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years healthcare registration/scheduling/billing experience
  • CHAA certification

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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