Senior Patient Access Specialist — Onsite Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Patient Access Specialist SR for an on-site, full-time role in the Hematology Clinic. The position entails receptionist, registration, and clerical duties to register patients for services, with duties including payments, insurance verification, and coordination with providers.

The role emphasizes clear communication, fast-paced decision making, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate documentation.

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 Aurora, CO, is seeking a Patient Access Specialist SR for an on-site, full-time role in the Hematology Clinic. The position entails receptionist, registration, and clerical duties to register patients for services, with duties including payments, insurance verification, and coordination with providers.

The role emphasizes clear communication, fast-paced decision making, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate documentation.