Patient Access Specialist

Job Title Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patient for services. Location UCHealth UCHlth Stead Hawkins Clin Denv, US:CO:Englewood Work Schedule PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). This position for PAS PRN has specific location needs and days/times. This position we are looking to utilize Mondays (6:45-15:15) at the Green Valley PT clinic and Wednesdays (6:45-17:15) at the Northfield PT clinic. Pay $19.67 - $25.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Job Description 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. Requirements Minimum Required Education: None required. Minimum Experience: None required. Total Rewards Program Recognition: Performance bonus, performance-based pay increase, market reviews. Health and well-being: Medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health and well-being support, discounted gym memberships and fitness resources, free Care.com membership, voluntary benefits, time away from work, employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability. Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution, additional 457(b) plan may be available, flexible spending accounts, health savings account. Education and career growth: Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees, other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement, access to LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development opportunities, free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.