Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage.

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid family and medical leave (CO FAM"

Free Care.com membership

Discounted gym memberships

Employee discount programs

Job summary

UCHealth in the Denver metro area is seeking a Patient Access Specialist for ambulatory care clinics. This onsite, full-time role supports patient registration, scheduling, and insurance verification in fast-paced primary and specialty care settings, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate data entry.

Pay ranges from $19.67 to $25.57 per hour, depending on experience. UCHealth offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

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 the Denver metro area is seeking a Patient Access Specialist for ambulatory care clinics. This onsite, full-time role supports patient registration, scheduling, and insurance verification in fast-paced primary and specialty care settings, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate data entry.

Pay ranges from $19.67 to $25.57 per hour, depending on experience. UCHealth offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.