Access Associate - Ambulatory Access Operations

UVA Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

201 District, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the patient access experience, including appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and cash collections. Acts as the primary point of contact for patients and families both in person and via telephone.

Qualifications

You have exceptional customer service skills for both in-person and telephone interactions, and can accurately schedule appointments using the appropriate systems. You are also responsible for data collection and cash handling, and can perform verification and visit document activities accurately and timely.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Scheduling

Data Collection

Cash Handling

Verification

Customer Service

Job Description

UVA Health professionals share a common bond: to pursue excellence in everything we do for our patients. As an Access team member at UVA Health, you will be an integral member of a team dedicated to providing compassionate care for our patients. Access team members are the face of UVA Health – you are often the first and last contact for our patients and your interactions set the tone for each patient visit to UVA. This patient-focused role is responsible and accountable for various aspects of the patient access experience, including, but not limited to, basic appointment scheduling, demographic and insurance data collection, cash collections, and addressing the various needs of patients and families either in person or on the phone.

Join a thriving work culture built on trust, respect, and engagement. Please complete this one application and someone will connect with you to discuss your area of interest.

Building an exceptional work culture includes supporting our teams with exceptional benefits. UVA Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

For more information, visit https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/support-staff.

This patient focused role is responsible and accountable for various aspects of the patient access experience including but not limited to basic appointment scheduling demographic and insurance data collection cash collections and addressing the various needs of the patient and family either in person or on the phone; Provides patients with tools both in paper and electronic format which are needed by the clinical and revenue cycle teams to ensure their experience at UVA is optimal; engages the patient/family in keeping them updated on various aspects of their visit.

The starting base rate for this role is $17.50/hr. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s previous work experience, education, and/or experience.
  • Demonstrates exceptional customer service both for in-person and telephone activities.

  • Schedules and coordinates appointments with the correct provider using all appropriate information.
  • Demonstrates expected behaviors applicable to the Health System scheduling and registration system and unit policies procedures and guidelines.
  • Performs verification functions.
  • Performs visit document activities accurately and timely.
  • Demonstrates engagement in the work team and goals of the unit.
  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,500.

(This bonus comes with a 2yr service agreement, and is paid in 2 installments.)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) and repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs.

The starting base rate for this role is $17.50 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

  • Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Certification and education support

  • Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

UVA Health

UVA Health is an academic health system that recently expanded to include four hospitals across Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia, along with the UVA School of Medicine, UVA School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library. With more than 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 40,000 inpatient stays annually and more than 1 million outpatient encounters annually at UVA Health, more than 1,000 employed and independent physicians provide high-quality, comprehensive and specialized care to patients across the Commonwealth and beyond. Founded in 1819 as just the 10th medical school in America, the UVA School of Medicine – with 20 clinical departments, nine research departments and seven research centers – consistently attracts some of the nation’s most prominent researchers to develop breakthrough treatments to benefit patients around the world. Those research efforts are backed by more than $200 million in grant funding. UVA Health Children's is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia for children by U.S. News & World Report, with nine specialties rated among the top in America. For career opportunities, visit https://careers.uvahealth.org/.
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