Patient Access Specialist Sr - Physical Therapy

Description

Schedules and registers patients. Obtains demographic information and performs related clerical functions.

UCHealth Greeley Medical Clinic

Physical Therapy

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $19.67 - $25.57 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

• Schedule appointments, follow‑up appointments, and assign appropriate length of visit per physician request.
• Provide instruction to patients regarding what to bring to the appointment, time of appointment, and location of physician.
• Register patients for medical care including laboratory, outpatient services, physician or other medical office. Pre‑register patients when needed.
• Collect and confirm complete patient demographics, current employer, emergency contact information, insurance and case‑specific information such as referring physician.
• Verify insurance eligibility for governmental payors (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare). May complete Medicare Secondary Payor Questionnaire for all Medicare eligible patients.
• Review patient accounts for outstanding balances and forward to Accounting.
• Within scope of job, exercise critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  None required.
• Required Licensure/Certification:
  Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  None required.

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase for consistent high performance.
• Market reviews:
  Annual review of base pay to stay market‑competitive.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability coverage with a buy‑up option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan.

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or up to $5,250/year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee’s scheduled work hours.

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 they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.