Patient Access Lead - Busy Sleep Clinic

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Market reviews

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Patient Access Specialist for the UCHealth Central Park Medical Center in Denver, CO. This onsite role handles receptionist and registration duties, insurance verification, and patient financial interactions to ensure smooth visits.

Responsibilities include coordinating with providers, confirming visits, collecting payments, and entering accurate patient information. The position emphasizes critical thinking, fast-paced accuracy, and exceptional patient service.

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 is seeking a Patient Access Specialist for the UCHealth Central Park Medical Center in Denver, CO. This onsite role handles receptionist and registration duties, insurance verification, and patient financial interactions to ensure smooth visits.

Responsibilities include coordinating with providers, confirming visits, collecting payments, and entering accurate patient information. The position emphasizes critical thinking, fast-paced accuracy, and exceptional patient service.