LEAD Associate

Salary Estimate
: $49,129.60 - $73,715.20 / year

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

This position will support Swedish Medical Center and additional HCA hospitals in Denver, Colorado, within the Patient Access area. Qualified candidates must live in the Denver Market area.

Determine if this program is for you:

• Are you graduating or have recently graduated with your bachelor’s or master’s degree?
• Do you have a 3.0+ GPA?
• Are you seeking a career in management and ready to get hands‑on experience with leaders in a growing industry?
• Are you willing to commit to a 12- to 16‑month rotational leadership development program?
• Are you open to relocation?

During your time in the Leadership Development Program – Patient Access Hospital (PTAC LEAD), you will receive classroom & field training focusing on enhancing your management and technical skills to ensure you are knowledgeable in all aspects of the hospital patient access area’s business functions. You will work in key areas of the hospital operation, working side‑by‑side with CEOs, COOs, Directors, Managers and PTAC staff.

The Patient Access area of a hospital directly interacts with patients and functions as a central point of contact across the organization, with patients and their families. The Patient Access team is responsible for receiving and greeting patients and visitors, answering patient inquiries and assisting patients with registration documents as required by the facility. In this role, the selected individual will be required to work a variety of shift schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

• 12- to 16- month commitment to the LEAD Program
• BS or BA degree required (or working toward completion of a BA or BS). Health Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration & Hospitality degrees are a plus.
• MBA degree helpful but not required
• Overall GPA must be a minimum 3.0 for BS or BA and MBA (if applicable)
• Minimal experience in healthcare, healthcare management or finance is preferred

• 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 Air Med 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 Consumer Discounts
• 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 to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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