Patient Representative

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
$16.82ph; $17.07 w/ ba; yes
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Counseling patients on financial status
Referral to sponsoring agencies
Processing high-risk pre-certifications
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Representative responsible for counseling patients on financial obligations and processing pre-certifications. The ideal candidate should have experience in customer service, registration, or billing, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of medical terminology. **

Job Summary

  • The Patient Representative counsels patients on their financial status and obligation, identifying and referring them to appropriate sponsoring agencies.
  • This role involves processing high-risk pre-certifications, developing denial avoidance plans, and producing reports on revenue cycle functions.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Representative responsible for counseling patients on financial obligations and processing pre-certifications. The ideal candidate should have experience in customer service, registration, or billing, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of medical terminology. **

Salary

$16.82/hr; $17.07 w/ BA; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • counseling patients on financial status
  • referral to sponsoring agencies
  • processing high-risk pre-certifications
  • denial avoidance plans
  • revenue cycle reporting

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative healthcare organization

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of experience OR Associate degree with 2 years of experience OR Bachelor’s Degree
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • Highly proficient keyboard and telephone etiquette skills
  • General knowledge of office machines

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter