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UNC Health Careers

Care Access Specialist

Morrisville, NC · Remote

$18.84 - $26.77/hr

... the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary: The Care ... Remote Responsibilities: 1.Ensures excellent customer service by consistently demonstrating a ...

Darkhorse Tech

IT Field Technician (Remote)

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$43K - $50K/yr

... Dental community. Our company was created by founder and CEO, Reuben Kamp who left his job at a ... health of any business. You are solution-oriented and accountable. When given an opportunity to ...

Duke Health

MEDICAL RECORDS CODER II

Durham, NC · Remote

$18 - $24.25/hr

... community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health ... This position is 100% remote. All Duke University remote workers must reside in one of the ...

Duke Health

MEDICAL RECORDS CODER II

Durham, NC · Remote

$18 - $24.25/hr

... community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health ... This position is 100% remote. All Duke University remote workers must reside in one of the ...

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How much do remote community health jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote community health in Raleigh, NC is $76,790.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,100.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Community Health worker?

A Remote Community Health worker is a professional who provides health education, support, and care coordination to individuals and communities from a remote location, often using digital tools like phone calls, video conferencing, or health apps. Their role is to bridge gaps in healthcare access, support public health initiatives, and connect people to local health resources. These workers typically address health education, chronic disease management, and preventive care, especially for underserved or rural populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Community Health Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Community Health Worker, you need a background in public health, health education, or social work, often supported by relevant certifications or associate degrees. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and basic data management tools is typically required. Strong communication, cultural competence, and self-motivation are standout soft skills for building trust and supporting clients remotely. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively delivering health education, coordinating care, and bridging gaps in access within diverse communities.

How does a remote community health professional effectively collaborate with local healthcare providers and community members?

Remote community health professionals often rely on digital communication tools to coordinate with local healthcare providers, social workers, and community leaders. Regular virtual meetings, shared documentation platforms, and culturally sensitive outreach are key to building trust and ensuring that community needs are accurately identified and addressed. While working remotely can present challenges such as limited face-to-face interaction, successful professionals proactively seek feedback, maintain open lines of communication, and adapt their strategies to the specific needs and resources of each community. This collaborative approach helps bridge gaps in care and supports better health outcomes.

What is the difference between Remote Community Health vs Remote Public Health Worker?

AspectRemote Community HealthRemote Public Health Worker
CredentialsCertifications in community health, health education, or public healthPublic health degrees, certifications in epidemiology or health promotion
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based settings, clinics, or outreach programsGovernment agencies, non-profits, or health departments
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, community organizations, non-profitsPublic health departments, government agencies, NGOs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles focused on community engagement and health educationRoles emphasizing population health management and disease prevention

Remote Community Health focuses on direct community engagement, health education, and outreach, often working within local settings. Remote Public Health Workers typically operate within government or organizational structures, focusing on population health initiatives and disease prevention. While both roles require similar public health credentials and involve remote work, their primary focus and work environments differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Community Health jobs in Raleigh, NC? The most popular types of Community Health jobs in Raleigh, NC are:
What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Remote Community Health jobs? Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Remote Community Health job openings:
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Infographic showing various Remote Community Health job openings in Raleigh, NC as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 71% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 62% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,790 per year, or $36.9 per hour.
Care Access Specialist

Care Access Specialist

UNC Health Careers

Morrisville, NC • Remote

$18.84 - $26.77/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
The Care Access Specialist team serves as the information center and first point of contact for the patient community, staff, and physicians. This role assists in the patient registration process by scheduling outpatient appointments, entering patient information, and transferring calls to appropriate personnel and coordinating communication between business units.

This is a fully remote position supporting the Primary Care Referrals team.

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
  • Remote

Responsibilities:
1.Ensures excellent customer service by consistently demonstrating a caring, positive, professional, and helpful disposition with all customer relations. Meets call quality standards
2.Ensures and verifies key patient information (insurance verification, patient and guarantor demographics, etc.) is current and accurate to ensure patient safety, charging, coding, insurance processing, and billing accuracy.
3.Schedules all new and follow-up patient appointments as required. Attempt to reschedule cancellations whenever possible. Communicates cancellations to provider as necessary.
4.Manages incoming and outgoing referrals for multiple clinics. Follows referral management policies and procedures.
5.Answers telephones, directs calls, takes and delivers messages in Epic.
6.Enhances co-worker satisfaction by being self-motivated, a positive communicator, team player, and a willing and approachable resource to other co-workers. Demonstrates willingness to change to ensure continuous improvement.
7.Actively participates in departmental QA by utilizing system work queues, making a personal effort to reduce individual errors, and making corrections. Utilizes system work queues as a daily part of the registration process to minimize errors.
8.Effectively precepts new co-workers as assigned.
9. Message and respond to patient messages in the two-way texting platform
10. Answers clinic and provider in-basket messages
11. Work clinic cancellation, no show, recall worklists
12. Other admin work as needed


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Professional Experience Requirements:
Three (3) years of customer service and/or clerical experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:


Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: Patient Access Center - CASI

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Remote

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No


This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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