[Only 24h Left] Senior Patient Access Specialist - Boulder, CO

Location: Boulder
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Patient Access Specialist functions as an integral member of the team and is the first point of contact for all persons inquiring about the provider’s practice. The primary role is to organize the practice’s daily activities and paperwork. Employees are required to work Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Location: 4747 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303 Primary Responsibilities: - Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits on all assigned accounts using electronic verification systems or by contacting payers directly to determine level of insurance coverage. When contacting payers directly, utilizes approved scripting - Identifies outstanding balances from patient’s previous visits and attempts to collect any amount due - Trains staff on computer systems, new processes, payer updates and assigned reporting - Proactively identifies and leads department process improvement opportunities - Works on Special Projects as needed - Performs the duties of a Patient Access Representative - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific admission, registration, and pre-registration requirements for all areas You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED (or higher) - 2 years of customer service experience such as hospital, office setting, customer service setting or phone support - 1 years of electronic health record experience - Ability to work Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Microsoft Office products - Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting - Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification - Experience in requesting and processing financial payments - Working knowledge of medical terminology - Understanding of insurance policies and procedures - Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments Soft Skills: - Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills The salary range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. RPO RED

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