Senior Patient Access Specialist - Streamlined Care Access

UCHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 mental health support

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

UCHealth in Parker, Colorado seeks a Patient Access Specialist to greet patients, register visits, verify insurance, and collect co-pays in a fast-paced onsite role.

This full-time position offers 80 hours per pay period, daytime shifts, and competitive hourly pay from $19.67 to $25.57 depending on experience.

You will coordinate with providers, enter demographics, obtain authorizations when needed, and support patients through the visit process while upholding UCHealth's standards.

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 Parker, Colorado seeks a Patient Access Specialist to greet patients, register visits, verify insurance, and collect co-pays in a fast-paced onsite role.

This full-time position offers 80 hours per pay period, daytime shifts, and competitive hourly pay from $19.67 to $25.57 depending on experience.

You will coordinate with providers, enter demographics, obtain authorizations when needed, and support patients through the visit process while upholding UCHealth's standards.