Patient Intake and Scheduling Assistant (Administrative Assistant II)

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: School of Dental Medicine Job Title: Patient Intake and Scheduling Assistant (Administrative Assistant II) Position: #00821022 — Requisition: 41529 Job Summary: The Patient Intake and Scheduling Assistant supports the CU Dental Team Care Clinic by assisting patients, students, faculty, and staff with reception, registration, appointment scheduling, payments, and patient records. The position explains clinic procedures and patient responsibilities, resolves routine administrative issues within established guidelines, and directs concerns to the appropriate clinic personnel. Key Responsibilities Greet and assist patients and respond to phone, virtual, and walk-in inquiries. Schedule and prioritize appointments for student providers and clinic patients through the electronic health record system. Register patients, update information and signatures, and support patient check-in and check-out. Explain clinic procedures, student-provider and faculty-supervision arrangements, time commitments, and financial responsibilities. Verify financial information, notify patients of amounts due, and accept payments. Maintain confidential patient records and facilitate records-release requests using established procedures. Work with faculty, students, coordinators, and staff to address scheduling or billing discrepancies and refer concerns when additional review is needed. Work Location: Onsite School of Dental Medicine Why Join Us: The clinical units at the School of Dental Medicine provide thorough and comprehensive dental care at significantly discounted rates. As a teaching facility, care is provided by dental students and residents under the supervision of highly skilled faculty who oversee all aspects of treatment. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contributes between 10%25 and 21.5%25 of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual between 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends on length of total State of Colorado service Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 15/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Qualifications: Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of general clerical experience, which includes one year of experience working in a medical environment OR dental environment OR office environment. Substitution: Related college or university course work may be substitute for the two years of general clerical experience on a year-for-year basis, but not for the one year of experience working in a medical/dental/office environment. Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education environment Experience working in a dental or medical office environment Bilingual in English and Spanish Conditions of Employment Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future. Successfully complete criminal background and sex offender registry checks. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of electronic health record system. Knowledge of teleconferencing software (i.e. Zoom). Ability to efficiently organize, multi-task, and prioritize duties and tasks. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills Proficient computer skills. Ability to interpret and follow complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ability to handle sensitive matters that require discretion and confidentiality. How to Apply: Questions should be directed to: Oscar De Moya, oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting: A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications. Special Instructions to Applicants Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements: Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number. Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process. Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following: Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting. Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis. Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting. Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above. Anticipated Pay Range: The approved starting salary range: $3,355 –$4,024per month ($40,251 - $48,298 per year). This position is eligible for overtime compensation. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.