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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):

• 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 theApply 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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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High School diploma/GED plus three (3) years customer service or healthcare experience.

Preferred:

Registration, billing, or scheduling experience in a healthcare environment.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and 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 reschedule and coordinate appointments using the hospital systems by performing visit notifications of patients.

• Conducts pre-registration as needed, inputs and/or updates accurate patient information.

• Process walk-ins, create new patient charts, and access systems for orders as appropriate.

• Inventory, order, and stock supplies, clean, and maintain equipment.

• Pick up and deliver mail to the mailroom, and ensure the waiting room is clean, and stocked with educational information, and coffee.

• Perform ABN completion, and schedule surgeries and/or tests.

• Issues school/work excuses, sends out no-show letters and takes patient photos.

• Responsible for blocking schedules as appropriate, and canceling and rescheduling appointments as requested.

• Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications; tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals. Enters benefit and authorization information.

• Obtains, completes, and coordinates OON waivers.

• Maintains initial plan of care (signatures, etc.) and is responsible for recording daily and monthly statistics and communication or any medical records issues.

• Responsible for various maintenance reports i.e. bogies, work denials, open encounters, laser arc reports, canceled clinic reports, etc.

• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.

• Responsible for reconciliation/management change fund.

• Responsible for reconciliation of daily deposits & batch dollars, and must complete deposit agreement.

• Counsels patients on any and all related financial information i.e. hospital discounts and reviewing MC screening.

• Completes UB value codes, inputs daily charges, and reconciles charges.

• Attends required training and/or in-services.

• Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and/or training of new staff.

• Participates in the annual educational needs assessment.

• Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skill assessments annually.

• Completes and maintains documentation of continuing education hours annually.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://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.