Patient Access Coordinator

The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all duties related to Registration/Patient Access Insurance Cash Collections Quality Compliance Customer Satisfaction and training support. The Coordinator role requires the demonstration of knowledge by the use of multiple systems complex payor requirements area specific knowledge and the ability to communicate in a professional and goal directed manner with patients internal customers and payers.

Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures to support Patient Access Specialists as a first line resource/contact. Understands staffing patterns and supports the Supervisory Team to ensure coverage is appropriate at all times which will include working in multiple areas at the request of the Supervisory Team. The PA Coordinator will be required to audit processes and make recommendations using data and root cause analysis.

Understands all Revenue Cycle and Patient Access Goals and is a role model for all staff.

• Obtain and revise patient demographic, insurance, and account information to ensure payment and registration is correct.
• Trains and coordinates the work of Patient Access Registration staff.
• Receives funds, issues receipts, balances cash journals, and makes deposits.
• Provides services in a way that maximizes satisfaction and loyalty of those served by Patient Access and maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintains current working knowledge of Access policies and procedures.
• Performs area‑specific support activities.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  1 year relevant Patient Access experience required; 3 years experience with Customer Service or Patient Access preferred.
• Licensure:
  None.

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; repetitive motion: (computer and mouse use). Proficient communicative skill across spoken, writing domains, adequate auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly and compose messages clearly and concisely.

The starting base rate for this role is $19.50 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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