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Location: Fort Collins, CO, United States
Category: Administrative/Clerical Support
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 73727
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
Description
Patient Access Specialist Sr position with UCHealth Medical Group in primary care and specialty care clinics in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Longmont. Full-time positions, several opportunities available.
This position is a call-center position in a clinic setting. Schedules and registers patients. Obtains demographic information and performs related clerical functions.
Work collaboratively with the front desk and clinical teams to support patient care in the department's phone room.
Work Schedule: Full Time Days
Responsibilities:
Schedules appointments, follow-up appointments, and assigns appropriate length
of visit per physician request.
Provides instruction to patients regarding what to bring to the appointment,
time of appointment and location of physician. Registers patients for medical
care including laboratory, outpatient services, physician or other medical
office. Pre-registers patients when needed.
Collects and confirms complete patient demographics, current employer,
emergency contact information, insurance and case-specific information such as
referring physician.
Verifies insurance eligibility for governmental insurance payors (i.e.
Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, etc.). May complete Medicare Secondary Payor
Questionnaire for all Medicare eligible patients. Reviews patient accounts for
outstanding balances and forwards to Accounting.
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:
The pay range for this position is: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and
individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards
package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical,
dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life
and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and
continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such
as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family
members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up
to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal
consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available
depending upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every
person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of
all those we serve. As Colorado’s largest and most innovative
health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best
possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human
connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it’s a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There’s no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/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, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. 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 they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.