Patient Access Specialist

University of Arkansas System

. Analyze and reconcile the Daily Appointment Report daily .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient registration, billing, and insurance verification within a healthcare environment, ensuring compliance with pre-visit requirements and operational support. Proficient in analyzing appointment reports and resolving patient access-related issues effectively.

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Patient RegistrationInsurance VerificationBillingEHR ManagementCHAA Certification

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Hard Skills

Appointment AnalysisReferral AuthorizationDocumentation UploadPre-registrationDemographic CorrectionsProvider AssignmentsTime Slot VerificationOperational SupportCustomer ServiceCall Center Experience

Tools & Technologies

EHR

Certifications & Qualifications

CHAA Certification

Industry Keywords

Government PayorsHealthcare EnvironmentPre-employment ScreeningCriminal Background CheckDrug Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and reconcile the Daily Appointment Report daily
Verify appointment types, provider assignments, time slots, and location details in the EHR
Confirm completion of pre-visit activities, including insurance verification, referral authorization, documentation upload, and preregistration
Provide subject-matter expertise on Government Payors
Validate preappointment requirements, including referrals, primary care provider assignments, and established care
Resolve patient access-related billing work queue items, including registration inaccuracies, insurance verification issues, and demographic corrections
Provide operational support and desk coverage as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School/GED plus 4 years of experience in customer service, call center, business office administration, registration, billing, insurance, or scheduling; OR Associate degree plus 2 years of experience in these areas
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Resume required
Subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: Three years of experience in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment
Preferred: CHAA certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
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