Access Coordinator III - Behavioral Health Service Line

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Closing Date:

11/09/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

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.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• 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

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Department:

ICE | BHSL Access OP

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

*POSITION WORK HOURS ARE M-F 5:30 AM - 2 PM*

The Access Coordinator III for the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) 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, 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.

The BHSL Access Coordinator III supports clinical programs located in the Psychiatric Research Institute building on the main UAMS campus.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or formal educational equivalent
• Three years of experience in registration or scheduling in a healthcare environment
• Good communication skills, computer/basic keyboarding skills, telephone etiquette skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers and scanners
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge in basic medical terminology required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) Certification

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

Patient intake and registration: Collect patient information, update medical records, and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Scheduling and coordination: Schedule assessments, therapy appointments, psychiatric visits, and other behavioral health services.

Insurance verification: Verify insurance coverage, benefits, eligibility, and authorization requirements.

Referral management: Process referrals and coordinate communication between patients, providers, hospitals, and community agencies.

Patient support: Explain access procedures, answer questions, and help patients navigate behavioral health services with professionalism and compassion.

Crisis and urgent referrals: Recognize urgent behavioral health access needs and route patients to the appropriate clinical team according to established protocols.

Administrative support: Maintain confidential records, follow HIPAA requirements, track referral outcomes, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Level III responsibilities: Depending on the employer, provide guidance to other coordinators, troubleshoot complex access issues, monitor workflow, and assist with quality improvement.

• *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level : Moderate

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

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 necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing