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Patient Representative - Medical Access

72% Flex
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
50 - 50K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or higher, 4 years of relevant experience.

Key responsabilities:

  • Counsel patients on financial status
  • Refer patients to sponsoring agencies
  • Process high risk pre-certifications
  • Develop denial avoidance plans
  • Produce reports on revenue cycle functions
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Closing Date:

09/21/2024

Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
 

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Department:
ICE | IMSL PA Medical Access MSS


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:
The Patient Representative works under general supervision counseling patients on their financial status and obligation. This position will identify and refer the patient and/or responsible party to an appropriate sponsoring agency. The position will be responsible for processing high risk pre-certifications, develop and implement denial avoidance plans and produce reports on revenue cycle functions within the various departments to ensure appropriate financial error reports are worked and corrected. The patient representative is expected to demonstrate competency in the job elements of all the levels of the Access Coordinator positions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience in business office administration, customer service, patient registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling OR Associate's Degree with two (2) years of experience in business office administration, customer service, patient registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling OR Bachelor's Degree

  • Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in order to successfully interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

  • Well-developed decision-making skills are required.

  • Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

  • Highly motivated and self-directed individual to establish plans of action.

  • Highly proficient in computer and keyboard skills.

  • Knowledge of medical terminology required

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience working with EPIC system

  • Experience working in a healthcare environment


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Records daily and monthly statistics and communicates any medical records issues

  • Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries or tests using hospital systems by processing visit notifications of patients

  • Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms

  • Conducts pre-registration, inputs and/or updates patient information, processes walk-ins, creates new patient charts, and accesses systems for orders

  • Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients, requesting outside records and gathering outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.

  • Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals

  • Collects and posts payments and issues receipts. Reconciles daily deposit and batch dollars and counsels patients on any and all related financial information

  • Performs other duties as assigned


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume


Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 


Constant Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Education
Spoken language(s):
English
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Soft Skills

  • Dealing with Ambiguity
  • strong-work-ethic
  • Curiosity
  • verbal-communication-skills
  • collaboration