Access Associate - Ambulatory Access Operations

At UVA Health,Access Associateteam members shape thepatientexperience in the moments that matter most: when a patient is trying to find the right appointment,understandnext steps, and feel confident they are in the right place.

In today's healthcare environment, access is clinical in its own way: it requires precision, empathy, and calm execution under pressure. If you take pride in getting the details right, supporting care teams, and making every interaction feel human, this role stands out. At UVA Health, you will join an Access community known for professionalism, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence for patients and families.

The starting base rate for this role is $17.50/hr. Individual compensation will bedeterminedby the selected candidate'spreviouswork experience, education, and/or experience,wealso offer a $3,500 sign on bonus which requires a2-yearcommitmentto UVA Health.

The Role:

As an Access Associate withinAmbulatory Access Operations, you are a key member of the team responsible forthe accuracy, flow, and professionalismof the ambulatory patient access experience. Your work directly supports clinical care and revenue cycle readiness by ensuring scheduling and registration steps are completed thoughtfully, correctly, and on time.

What you will do day to day (mix of phone andin personsupport):

• Provideexceptional customer serviceacrossin personand telephone interactions,settingthe tone for each visit.

• Schedule and coordinate appointmentswith the correct provider usingappropriate clinicaland visit information.

• Collect and confirmdemographic and insurance informationto support clean registration and downstream billing workflows.

• Performverification functionsaligned with established scheduling/registration standards and unit guidelines.

• Completevisit documentation activitiesaccurately and within expectedtimeframes.

• Managecash collectionsas needed and respond to patient and family questions with professionalism and empathy.

• Provide patients withpaper and electronic toolsrequired by clinical and revenue cycle teams to help the visit run smoothly.

• Stay engaged with team goals, daily priorities, and continuous improvement efforts within the Access operation.

What is an average day like?

An average day blends focused task execution withhigh touchservice. You may start by preparing for scheduled visits, then pivot intoreal-timescheduling, registration updates, and patient questions as clinic needsevolve. Throughout the day, you will balanceaccuracy (insurance, demographics, documentation) with pace, while keeping patients informed and supported at each step of their visit.

Why UVA Health:

UVA Health is an integrated academic health system built for complex care, teaching, research, and innovation. You will be part of an organization that includes aworld classacademic medical centerand a broad statewide network of community hospitals and outpatient clinics. In Charlottesville, the University Medical Center anchors advanced care with aLevel I Trauma Center,Level IV NICU, thefirstNCIdesignatedComprehensive Cancer Center in Virginia, and UVA Health Children's.

What that means for Access professionals is simple:your role is operationally essential to clinical excellence.Access is where quality, safety, and patient confidence begin.

Why this role matters here:

• You support care delivery across a growing ambulatory network where interprofessional teams work together to deliver coordinated outpatient care.

• You join a health system guided by a clear mission and vision, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and community impact.

• You work within a culture that valuesa strongpatient experience, operational reliability, and collaboration across clinical and administrative partners.https://careers.uvahealth.org/us/en/uva-health-university-medical-center

UVA Health advantages you can feel in your day to day:

• Academic medicine environmentwithhigh standardsand meaningfulpurpose, where teams "teach, learn, innovate, and advance" care.

• System recognized for excellence across service lines, witha track recordof awards andrecognitionacross the enterprise.

• A supportive employment foundation with a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability coverage, retirement savings plans, and flexible spending accounts).