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Closing Date
12/04/2026
Type of Position
Clinical Staff - Nursing
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.
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Department
ICE | SUSL Audiology Clinic
Department's Website
Summary of Job Duties
The Patient Representative works under general supervision and provides counseling on insurance coverages and financial obligations, scheduling, pre-certifications, and referrals. 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, developing and implementing denial avoidance plans, and producing 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
- Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate degree with two (2) years of experience in business office administration, customer service, registration, billing, insurance, scheduling, or call center OR High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience in business office administration, customer service, registration, billing, insurance, scheduling, or call center.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Healthcare or a related field
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate
Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.
Qualifications Equivalencies
Additional Information
Responibilities
- Conducts insurance verification and benefit explanation by running eligibility on patients for all outpatient and inpatient procedures.
- Performs authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals.
- Enters benefit and authorization information input onto referrals.
- Responsible for the reconciliation of daily deposit and batch POS dollars, and completion of deposit agreement.
- Collects and posts payments, issues receipts, and manages the change fund.
- Counsels patients on any and all related financial information such as hospital discounts and reviewing Medicaid screening.
- Monitors patient balances using the matrix payment method. Provides pre-counseling for patients regarding the payment expectations for service.
- Responsible for various maintenance reports such as bogies and registration denials.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Contact Information
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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
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
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity
Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits Eligible
Yes