Insurance Benefits & Authorization Coordinator

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Market reviews

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Gym membership discounts

Free Care.com membership

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

UCHealth in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a Patient Access Financial Counseling professional to obtain insurance benefits and authorizations for specialized programs (cancer center, transplant). The role supports patients through enrollment and pre-authorization processes to ensure coverage.

You will communicate with medical teams, patients, families and insurers about benefits, apply for federal/state programs as needed, monitor changes in coverage, and act decisively in a fast-paced health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with medical team, patients, families and insurance companies all pertinent information regarding authorizations and coverage options in cases where the benefits may not be sufficient.
• Assists the patient in applying for any federal or state programs (e.g. Medicaid, drug assistance programs) as needed.
• Solves problems independently and works cooperatively with other health system team members to make continuous adjustments to work flow. Seeks assistance for unusual or difficult situations and/or issues.
• Monitors insurance status and updates benefits and authorizations as needed due to patient changes or insurance requirements.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

UCHealth in Fort Collins, CO, seeks a Patient Access Financial Counseling professional to obtain insurance benefits and authorizations for specialized programs (cancer center, transplant). The role supports patients through enrollment and pre-authorization processes to ensure coverage.

You will communicate with medical teams, patients, families and insurers about benefits, apply for federal/state programs as needed, monitor changes in coverage, and act decisively in a fast-paced health system.