Access Coordinator III - Cancer Institute

Application Process

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date. Closing Date: 02/28/2026.

Type of Position:
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.

• 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

The Access Coordinator III works under supervision to function as a patient resource for all scheduling and billing questions and to facilitate comprehensive patient data collections, timely and accurate billing, prompt collections of payment for services rendered, and facilitates scheduling coordination and conflicts. This position must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I & II level and performs other duties to support the patient care activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED PLUS Three (3) years experience in registration, billing, or scheduling in a healthcare environment.
• Good communication skills, computer/basic keyboard skills, telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge in basic medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHAA Certification

• Records daily and monthly statistics and communicates any medical records issues.
• Schedules and coordinates appointments and surgeries or tests using hospital systems by processing visit notifications of patients.
• Ensures adequate stock of supplies, and cleans and maintains equipment and waiting rooms.
• Conducts pre-registration, inputs and/or updates patient information, processes walk‑ins, creates new patient charts, and accesses systems for orders.
• Conducts insurance verification and benefits explanation by running eligibility on patients, requesting outside records and gathering outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.
• Conducts authorizations and pre‑certifications, tracks pre‑authorizations, and maintains referrals.
• Collects and posts payments and issues receipts. Reconciles daily deposit and batch dollars and counsels patients on any and all related financial information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

$16.33/hr

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume.

Proof of Veteran Status.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send materials directly to the listed recruitment contact.

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

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…