LEAD Associate

This position will support HealthOne Swedish Medical Center along with additional HCA hospitals in Denver, CO, within the Patient Access department. As a LEAD Associate, you will be a part of the LEAD (Leadership Engagement and Development) Program for early careerists, working closely with executives, managers, and PTAC staff. The selected individual will be required to work a variety of shift schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. Salary Estimate: $49,129.60 - $73,715.20 per year. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range. Responsibilities Perform pre‑registration and insurance verification Verify all insurance and obtain pre‑certification/authorization Perform electronic insurance eligibility confirmation and document results Calculate patient cost share and be prepared to collect via phone or make payment arrangements Contact patient via phone to confirm or obtain missing demographic information, quote/collect patient cost share, and instruct patient on where to present at the time of appointment Receive and record payments from patient services scheduled Perform insurance verification and pre‑certification follow‑up for prior‑day’s walk‑in admissions/registrations and account status changes by assigned facility Secure all signatures necessary for treatments, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties; obtain copies of necessary identification and insurance cards Process and complete patient charts with accuracy according to paperwork flow needs and established productivity standards Assess trends and process improvement opportunities through analytical metrics (including Tableau and Power BI) to meet business needs Complete projects and online trainings to strengthen Revenue Cycle Management knowledge and leadership skills Participate in departmental hiring processes and new implementations within the department to support efficiency and workforce efforts Qualifications 1 year of related experience is preferred Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Public Health, Health Science, Healthcare Management, or Health Services Administration) Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Health Administration is helpful but not required Overall GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 for Bachelor’s and Graduate degrees (if applicable) Leadership experience required (unofficial and official roles in school are acceptable) Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay; plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partnership programs Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage based on income Equal Employment Opportunities Equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves or absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA HealthONE Swedish