Patient Access Registration Specialist

at  UCHealth

Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo
Department: Patient Access
FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $15.30 - $22.53 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant’s relevant experience
Summary:
Receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with registering patient for services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
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• Meets with patient and/or patient’s caregiver to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of visit, instructions, and addresses concerns and questions.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certification/authorization as necessary
• Escort and transport patients and visitors within facility, which may include a wheelchair or oxygen tank.
• 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.