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Patient Access Specialist Sr

UCHealth, Littleton, CO, United States


Position Overview
Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Primary Care Yosemite, CO, Lone Tree

Department:

UCHlthMG Comm Div Float Pool

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:

Days

Pay:

$19.67 - $25.57 / hour (dependent on relevant experience)

This position is onsite; no hybrid or remote option.

The Patient Access Specialist performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patients for services.

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.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and work performance. No applicant shall be discriminated against because of 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided when no undue hardship is imposed.

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