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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):
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 institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.
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High school diploma/GED, plus three (3) years of customer service or healthcare experience required.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Good communication skills.
Computer/basic keyboard skills.
Telephone etiquette skills and general knowledge of office machines, including printers and scanners.
Excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurately with complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments.
Deals with conflicts in a positive and professional manner using careful listening and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements.
Consistently utilizes communication devices and keeps accurate records as required.
Demonstrates effective service recovery skills; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Schedules, reschedules, and coordinates appointments using the hospital systems by performing visit notifications of patients.
Conducts pre-registration as needed, inputs and/or updates accurate patient information.
Create new patient charts. Clean and maintain equipment.
Pick up and deliver mail to the mailroom and ensure the waiting room is clean.
Issue school/work excuses, sends out no-show letters, and takes patient photos.
Responsible for canceling and rescheduling appointments as requested.
Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients; requests outside records and gathers outside medical records from referrals, and files patient charts as needed.
Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications; tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals. Enters benefit and authorization information.
Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.
Responsible for reconciliation of daily deposit & batch dollars, and must complete the deposit agreement.
Counsels patients on all related financial information, i.e., hospital discounts and speaking with MCPG about payment arrangements.
Attends required training and/or in-services.
Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and/or training of new staff.
Participates in annual educational needs assessment.
Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skill assessment annually. Completes and maintains documentation of continuing education hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Please contact [email protected] 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.
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.
Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state’s 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas’s premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; seven community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The University of Arkansas System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 70,000 students, employs over 27,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $4 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state’s economic, educational and cultural advancement.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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