Senior Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

UCHealth; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO & family leave

Retirement savings plan (403(b))

Job summary

UCHealth Outpatient Pavilion YVMC- Steamboat Springs, CO seeks a full-time Patient Access Scheduler to register patients, verify demographics, and process scheduling and payments. This onsite role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling visits, confirming orders, verifying insurance, and ensuring accurate data entry. UCHealth offers a comprehensive rewards program and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Registers and checks in patients, minimizing wait times and ensuring a welcoming experience; communicates effectively to support smooth scheduling, arrivals, departures, and follow‑up coordination.
• Schedules appointments, procedures, and follow‑up visits; confirms required orders or referrals and provides clear instructions on location, arrival time, documentation, and preparation. Updates paperwork upon arrival.
• Collects required payments or refers patients to financial counselors; verifies insurance eligibility and accurately enters all demographic and billing information.
• Manages administrative tasks, including handling communications, prioritizing workflow, and coordinating with providers and staff to obtain needed information. Reviews schedules and calendars to support efficient operations.
• 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 Outpatient Pavilion YVMC- Steamboat Springs, CO seeks a full-time Patient Access Scheduler to register patients, verify demographics, and process scheduling and payments. This onsite role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling visits, confirming orders, verifying insurance, and ensuring accurate data entry. UCHealth offers a comprehensive rewards program and growth opportunities.