Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Vision coverage

Free Care.com membership

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking an onsite receptionist/registration specialist for the Cardiology Services department in Pueblo, CO. The role involves greeting patients, collecting information, and explaining visits.

You will coordinate with providers and departments, verify insurance, obtain pre-certifications as needed, and manage payments at the point of service. Hours are full-time with a 80.00 hours per pay period schedule, days shift, and pay between $15.30 and $22.53 per hour depending on experience.

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 careful thinking, 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 an onsite receptionist/registration specialist for the Cardiology Services department in Pueblo, CO. The role involves greeting patients, collecting information, and explaining visits.

You will coordinate with providers and departments, verify insurance, obtain pre-certifications as needed, and manage payments at the point of service. Hours are full-time with a 80.00 hours per pay period schedule, days shift, and pay between $15.30 and $22.53 per hour depending on experience.