Onsite Patient Access Specialist - Growth & Benefits

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Care.com membership

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

UCHealth in Pueblo, CO seeks a Patient Access Specialist to perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties for patient services. This onsite role requires strong customer service, accurate data entry, and the ability to explain visit instructions while coordinating with providers and departments.

The position is full-time (80 hours per pay period) with daytime shifts, competitive benefits and opportunities within UCHealth's total rewards program, including health coverage, retirement

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 seeks a Patient Access Specialist to perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties for patient services. This onsite role requires strong customer service, accurate data entry, and the ability to explain visit instructions while coordinating with providers and departments.

The position is full-time (80 hours per pay period) with daytime shifts, competitive benefits and opportunities within UCHealth's total rewards program, including health coverage, retirement