Patient Access Registration Specialist

UC Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,097 - 35,225; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Free Care.com membership

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance programs

Job summary

UC Health is looking for a part-time receptionist at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO. The role provides essential clerical duties associated with patient registration.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Duties include meeting with patients, verifying insurance, and managing payments. The position does not offer remote options and requires certification in life support.

Qualifications

• Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patient and/or caregiver to exchange necessary information.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre‑certification/authorization.
• Escort and transport patients and visitors within facility.
• Determines and accepts required payments.
• Requires critical thinking skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO, USA.
Work Schedule: Part Time, 40 hours per pay period (2 weeks).
Shift: Weekend Days.
Pay: $19.67 – $25.57 per hour, dependent on applicant experience.
This position is onsite and does not offer remote or hybrid options.

Summary

Provides receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patients for services.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patient and/or patient’s caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of the visit, instructions, and addresses concerns and questions.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre‑certification/authorization as necessary.
• Escort and transport patients and visitors within facility, which may include a wheelchair or oxygen tank.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience: None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Benefits

• Recognition: Performance bonus – 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions.
• Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase for work performance that meets or exceeds standards.
• Market reviews: Annual reviews to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with a high‑deductible medical plan.
• Education and career growth: access to academic degrees, certificate programs, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid. Additional programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development opportunities, and assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

EEO Statement

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.