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Closing Date:

09/09/2024

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularNo

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 | CORE PA Admission-HOD

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The WQ/PCP Patient Representative facilitates comprehensive patient data collection, timely and accurate billing, and prompt collections of payment for services rendered facilitating scheduling coordination and conflicts. completing benefit verification and prior authorizations for services. The position will be responsible for processing high-risk pre-certifications and developing and implementing denial avoidance plans. Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals. The patient representative is expected to demonstrate competency in the job elements of all the levels of the Access Coordinator positions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience in business office administration, customer service, patient registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling

OR

• Associate's Degree with two (2) years of experience in business office administration, customer service, patient registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling

OR

• Bachelor's Degree

• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills in order to successfully interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Well-developed decision-making skills are required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual to establish plans of action.
• Highly proficient in computer and keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with EPIC system
• Experience working in a healthcare environment

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications, tracks pre-authorizations, and maintains referrals
• Enters benefit and authorization information into EPIC
• Peer to Peer submissions & works closely with clinical counterparts to collect the requested information
• Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients
• Responsible for various maintenance reports i.e. bogies, work denials, open encounters, laser arc reports, canceled clinic reports, etc.
• Counsels patients on any & all related financial information i.e. hospital discounts & reviewing Medicaid screening.
• Works appropriate registration and billing work queues
• Responsible for reconciliation/management of change fund
• Responsible for reconciliation of daily deposit & batch POS dollars
• Monitors patient balances using the matric payment method
• This position is also responsible for the pre-counsel of patients regarding the payment expectation for service
• Obtains & coordinates completion of out-of-network waivers
• Pre-registration of patients as needed
• Assists other teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes