Onsite Patient Access Specialist - Fast-Paced Clinic

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCHealth in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties for patient services. This onsite position offers full-time hours (64 per pay period) and a daytime shift, with pay ranging from $15.30 to $22.53 per hour based on experience.

The role requires interaction with patients, providers, and insurance entities to verify information, obtain pre-certification, collect payments, and ensure accurate data entry in the registration

Responsibilities

• Meets with patient and/or patient's caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of visit, instructions, and addresses concerns and questions.
• Communicates with referring provider's office, clinical department(s), and/or other appropriate personnel to exchange necessary information and determine schedule.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certification/authorization as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up. Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• 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.

Job description

UCHealth in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties for patient services. This onsite position offers full-time hours (64 per pay period) and a daytime shift, with pay ranging from $15.30 to $22.53 per hour based on experience.

The role requires interaction with patients, providers, and insurance entities to verify information, obtain pre-certification, collect payments, and ensure accurate data entry in the registration