Position Overview

The Access Care Representative performs a wide variety of activities related to scheduling, registration, financial compliance and customer support for all services performed at United Health Services. The Access Care areas act as the entry point to United Health Services. It is the responsibility of an Access Care Representative to represent United Health Services Hospitals in a caring, professional manner. Accurate and complete data is collected at access points which directly drives the Billing and Health Information Management System.
Access Care is a very intricate part of the registration process in both Emergency Department’s at United Health Services.
The Emergency Department Access Care Rep performs many job duties including but not limited to; arriving/registering patients into the EPIC system, obtaining all signatures as required by state and federal guidelines, conduct interviews with patients to verify all demographics as well as verify insurance information and eligibility, scan necessary documents into EPIC, collect co-pays when applicable, and review and maintain the work queue on a consistent basis.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Patient Registration/Access Care, UHS Binghamton General Hospital

Primary Work Shift:

Day Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Compensation Range:

$17.98 - $25.17 per hour, depending on experience

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with two (2) years experience in similar field

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree, or 5 years equivalent experience in lieu of degree

License/Certification

Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. 

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

 

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.