Lead Access Associate (Full-time, Days)

Rochester General Hospital

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Department of Surgery - RGH Until 10/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
Summary

As an Access Associate Lead, you play an integral role to our high-quality standards of customer care.

Job Title: Lead Access Associate

Department: Department of Surgery

Location: 1415 Portland Ave MOB suite 245 Rochester NY

Hours Per Week: 40, Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm   

Responsibilities

  • Leadership. Mentor, coach and encourage assigned team of associates, facilitate an effective workflow; assist with orientation, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary measures, under the direction of a supervisor/manager

  • Customer Service. Manage incoming calls and provide necessary information; greet patients and/or their representatives, provide direction as needed; schedule patient appointments; interview patients and/or their representatives to obtain necessary information

  • Registration & Verification. Complete the registration process for patients and/or their representatives as defined by departmental policy; verify insurance eligibility/coverage and obtain necessary pre-certifications/authorizations when applicable

  • Billing & Payments. Collect/process co-payments, deductibles and/or other types of payments; provide cost estimates when applicable; review charges in charge review WQs for completeness and accuracy

Required Qualifications

NA

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to lead and take direction

  • Basic computer skills

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Bilingual preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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:

$18.50 - $23.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

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.

About this role

Summary

Manage patient registration, verify insurance, handle billing, mentor team, ensure quality customer care

Job title

Lead Access Associate

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Rochester NY, no remote work allowed

Salary

$19k–$23k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

basic computer skillscustomer servicecommunication

Preferred skills

bilingual

Specializations

customer serviceregistrationverificationbilling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rochester, NY, USA

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