Access Coordinator III - WISL

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Closing Date

11/13/2026 ## Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support ## 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

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## Department: ICE | CORE PA WISL Access Clinics

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## Summary of Job Duties: An Access Coordinator III is responsible for coordinating and overseeing complex patient access functions, ensuring efficient scheduling, registration, insurance verification, authorization, and patient intake processes. This position serves as a senior resource for access staff, providing guidance, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and customer service standards. ## Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED, or formal educational equivalent

• Three years of customer service experience preferably in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment.

• Good communication skills, basic proficiency with computers (preferably MS Office), excellent telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners. Excellent customer service skills.

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Job Requirements

• Coordinate complex patient scheduling, registration, and admission processes.

• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, referrals, and prior authorizations.

• Resolve escalated patient access issues and registration discrepancies.

• Ensure accuracy of patient demographic, financial, and insurance information.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to Access Coordinators and other team members.

• Monitor workflows to ensure efficient patient throughput and timely service delivery.

• Communicate with patients, providers, clinical departments, and insurance representatives.

• Assist with identifying workflow improvements and implementing best practices.

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Support departmental goals related to patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information

$17.72 - hr

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

## Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

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## 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, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking ## Frequent Physical Activity: Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Walking ## Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping ## Benefits Eligible: Yes