Patient Access Specialist I- Immunization and Travel Clinic

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Representative will support the Immunization and Travel Clinic, one of four clinics within the Public Health Institute at Denver Health. This role is essential in creating a positive first impression and ensuring a smooth, efficient patient experience. Responsibilities include welcoming and registering patients, verifying demographic and insurance information, scheduling appointments, reviewing immunization records, and coordinating patient flow. This position also supports patient education by providing clear instructions with scheduling and helping patients navigate services, while contributing to community outreach efforts that promote access to care. Strong customer service skills, reliability, efficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred to better serve our diverse patient population. Under minimal supervision, the Patient Access Specialist serves as the first point of contact for patients and families across all outpatient clinic registration areas. This role registers and checks in patients, verifies insurance coverage, explains financial responsibilities, collects point-of-service payments, and maintains accurate patient information. The Patient Access Specialist works closely with clinical and support teams to promote timely access to care, efficient clinic flow, and a positive patient experience, while providing flexible coverage across clinics as needed.

Requirements

No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required
No experience required
Organization and Attention to detail
Effective communication
Ability to Problem Solve
Ability to prioritize workflow and determine priority
Ability to demonstrate professional work behavior by following Denver Health guidelines/policies
Ability to multi-task and handle a high volume of tasks at one time
Ability to enter data quickly and accurately
Ability to complete daily work by the end of the shift
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Ability to type 25 wpm.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with Epic

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately registers and checks in patients for outpatient services by confirming patient identity using approved identification processes; creates and maintains encounters in the electronic health record (EHR); and collects, verifies, and updates demographic, guarantor, and insurance information at each visit to support accurate billing, continuity of care, and compliance with organizational policies.
Talks with patients about their financial responsibilities in a clear and respectful way, including co-pays, deductibles, deposits, and self-pay expectations; collects required payments at the time of service and connects patients with financial counseling or enrollment services when needed.
Works collaboratively with clinic leadership, providers, nursing staff, scheduling, and ancillary departments to support efficient clinic flow and timely patient access; communicates delays, coverage concerns, or registration issues that may impact patient care or throughput; and supports same-day add-ons, walk-ins, and schedule changes.
Checks insurance eligibility and benefits using electronic tools and payer portals before or at the time of service, identifies coverage limitations, referral or authorization requirements, and potential self-pay situations, and works with Insurance Verification, Pre-Service, and Authorization teams to resolve coverage issues that could delay care or impact reimbursement.
Meets established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards, including registration accuracy and financial collection expectations, while participating in audits, quality and process improvement initiatives.
Provides coverage and flexes across departments or clinics in response to staffing and operational needs.
Ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulatory requirements, including FQHC and HRSA guidelines, EMTALA, HIPAA, and other mandatory regulations, across all departments and clinics in the performance of patient access activities.
Serves as a resource for new hires by providing ongoing training support and answering questions as needed.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer