Access Associate, Senior - Ambulatory Access Operations

UVA Health professionals share a common bond: to pursue excellence in everything we do for our patients. As an Access team member at UVA Health, you will be an integral member of a team dedicated to providing compassionate care for our patients. Access team members are the face of UVA Health – you are often the first and last contact for our patients and your interactions set the tone for each patient visit to UVA. This patient-focused role is responsible and accountable for various aspects of the patient access experience, including, but not limited to, basic appointment scheduling, demographic and insurance data collection, cash collections, and addressing the various needs of patients and families either in person or on the phone.

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This experienced patient focused service representative engages patients/families and referring providers at various aspects of the patient care continuum through various forms of communication. Responsible and accountable for complex patient scheduling including record retrieval follow up communication and any related tasks to ensure the patient is seen by the right provider at the right time with the right records. Serves as the point of contact for patients preferring physicians and Health System departments requesting single or multiple appointments. Actively participates in issue resolution.

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

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,500.

(This bonus comes with a 2yr service agreement, and is paid in 2 installments.)

• Schedules appointments to the correct provider including all appropriate information and coordinates appointments on the same day when available.

• Educates patients parents guardians or appropriate designee on managed care process and communicates authorizations if needed and reviews potential financial obligations when appropriate.

• Advocates for patients and/or families while coordinating multi-visit scheduling appointments.

• Provides exceptional customer service while assisting customers in obtaining access to Medical Services at UVA Health System.

• Documents each request completely and accurately.

• Investigates documents and resolves or refers as appropriate problems and conflicts.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma required Associates degree preferred.

Experience: 2 years relevant experience. Access Associates fully cross-trained to cover multiple specialties will be considered in lieu of the 2 years relevant experience.

Licensure: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Benefits

• 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.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment ( .