Patient Access Specialist Sr

Location

Patient Access Specialist positions available in our ambulatory care settings, in primary care and specialty care clinics in Longmont, CO.

Full‑time positions, several opportunities available.

$19.67 - $25.57 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience.

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

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

• Meet with patient and/or patient’s caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provide explanation of visit, instructions, and address concerns and questions.
• Communicate with referring provider’s office, clinical department(s), and/or other appropriate personnel to exchange necessary information and determine schedule.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain pre‑certification/authorization as necessary.
• Determine and accept required payments, including co‑pays and deductibles, or refer to financial counselors for follow‑up. Ensure 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 judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process.
• Market reviews:
  Positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.

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

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• 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 per year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

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.