Access Associate (Wage) - Children's Hospital

This is your moment to join the Patient Friendly Access team at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and the #1 Children’s Hospital in Virginia. Our Patient Friendly Access Team is seeking an Access Associate to join our Magnet recognized Academic Medical Center. Six of our Pediatric specialties rank in the top 50 in the nation. At UVA Children's, you won't just find a job. You'll join a dedicated team passionate about caring for every family - and every child - who needs the expertise of a top academic medical center. Position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

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.

• 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.
  

Position Compensation Range: $15.00 - $22.89 Hourly

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.

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