Patient Access Representative
UAB Medicine
Summary
Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures. Perform clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Southview
- Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30AM - 4:30PM
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
What You Will Do
Communicate with patients, participants and staff to accurately schedule patients for prescribed procedures. Perform clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.
- Gather necessary demographic, insurance and clinical information from patient and enters into appropriate database. Seek appropriate resources to resolve issues about the type, date or location of prescribed procedures.
- Schedule patient procedures in a manner that most efficiently utilizes the patient's time and clinical resources. Coordinate and communicate schedules.
- Assist with coordination of activities related to insurance pre-certification/authorization.
- Provide counseling to patient, participant or their representative regarding pre-service requirements and instructions.
What You Will Need
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Requirements
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
- Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.