Front Desk Scheduler - I/II/III

Closing Date:

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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Level I - High School diploma/GED plus one (1) year of customer service or healthcare experience required.

Level II - High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years of customer service or healthcare experience required. Knowledge of basic medical terminology, pre-medical terminology- competent within 3 months of hire, registration experience preferred.

Level III - High School diploma/GED plus three (3) years of registration or scheduling in a healthcare environment required. Knowledge of basic medical terminology is also required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills.

• Computer/basic keyboard skills.

• Telephone etiquette skills.

• General knowledge of office machines, including printers and scanners.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• CHAA Certification preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Schedules, reschedules, and coordinates appointments using the hospital systems by performing visit notifications for patients.

• Conducts pre-registration as needed, inputs and/or updates accurate patient information.

• Create new patient charts. Clean and maintain equipment.

• Pick up and deliver mail to the mailroom and ensure the waiting room is clean.

• Issues school/work excuses, sends out no-show letters, and takes patient photos.

• Responsible for canceling and rescheduling appointments as requested.

• Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients; requests outside records and gathers outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.

• Conducts authorizations and pre-certifications; tracks pre-authorizations and maintains referrals.

• Enter the benefit and authorization information.

• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts.

• Responsible for reconciliation of daily deposit & batch dollars, and must complete the deposit agreement.

• Counsels patients on all related financial information, i.e., hospital discounts and speaking with MCPG about payment arrangements.

• Attends required training and/or in-services.

• Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and/or training of new staff.

• Participates in annual educational needs assessment.

• Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skill assessment annually.

• Completes and maintains documentation of continuing education hours.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.