Access Associate

SUMMARY

As an Access Associate, you will be responsible for many administrative support duties, such as greeting patients, performing check-in and check-out procedures and processing payments. This position requires a warm and inviting disposition, as you will be the first point of contact for our patients and their families.

Job Title: Access Associate

Department: Admitting Team

Location: Unity Hospital, 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Hours Per Week:  40 hours

Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday 7a-4:30p, EOW

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred

• Intermediate computer skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Associate degree preferred

• One year of customer service experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service. Manage incoming calls while providing necessary information; greeting patients providing direction as needed and scheduling patient appointments

• Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients as defined by departmental policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary precertification/authorization when applicable

• Billing & Payments. Collect and process payments when applicable

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.