Lead Access Associate (Full-time, Days)

Rochester General Hospital

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Orthopedics - RGMG Until 9/29/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 23, 2026 Last posted July 31, 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: Orthopedics - RGMG

Location:1425 Portland Avenue, Parnall Office Bldg. Suite 210, 14621

Hours Per Week: 40 - Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm or 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, verification, billing, and lead a customer service team in orthopedics.

      Job title

      Lead Access Associate

      Experience level

      none

      Industry

      healthcare

      Location requirements

      Rochester, NY; remote not specified

      Salary

      $19k–$23k

      Visa sponsorship

      H-1B sponsor history

      Management role

      No

      Skills & keywords

      Required skills

      customer servicecommunicationbilingual

      Preferred skills

      leadershipcomputer skills

      Specializations

      registrationverificationinsurancebilling
      Locations

      Structured locations inferred from the posting.

      Rochester, NY, USA

      Work arrangement unknown City