Obtain insurance authorization and pre-certification for behavioral health services, document covered and non-covered benefits, plan type, co-payments, co-insurance, out of pocket, and deductible amounts and determining contract and benefit eligibility. Contact insurance companies as needed.

Review, process, and audit the medical necessity for each patient behavioral health treatment and documentation insurance authorization including review of CPT/ICD diagnosis codes.

Work as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays.

Communicate with patient access and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with insurance plans.

Update coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff and adheres to CU Medicine guidelines with obtaining authorization.

Track pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis.

Identifies and refers problematic workflow trends to Supervisor for evaluation and solution.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO, State.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

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 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
  
  
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  
  
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  
  
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  
  
• Holiday Days: 10/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:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of insurance verification, financial counseling, patient financial services, patient registration.
  
  • Substitution: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
    
    

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in biological science, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  
  
• Experience using Electronic Health Record and Patient Health Information management systems.
  
  
• Billing and coding experience.
  
  
• Experience with healthcare EMR (EPIC).
  
  

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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
  
  
• Outstanding customer service skills.
  
  
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance authorizations, EMR, eligibility software, scheduling software, scanning, and vendor systems.
  
  
• Ability to use independent judgment.
  
  
• Ability to work with diverse patient population, providers, and staff.
  
  
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
  
  
• Ability to be nonjudgmental and respectful of other's beliefs, values, and culture.
  
  
• Ability to exercise discretion (e.g. patient confidentiality).
  
  
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
  
  
• Comfortable working in high volume, fast paced office environment.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs.
  
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  
  

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
   
   
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
   
   
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
   
   

Questions should be directed to: Samantha Martin, Samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 7, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as
$51,360 - $61,632

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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

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 Medical Campus 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 .

Obtain insurance authorization and pre-certification for behavioral health services, document covered and non-covered benefits, plan type, co-payments, co-insurance, out of pocket, and deductible amounts and determining contract and benefit eligibility. Contact insurance companies as needed.

Review, process, and audit the medical necessity for each patient behavioral health treatment and documentation insurance authorization including review of CPT/ICD diagnosis codes.

Work as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays.

Communicate with patient access and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with insurance plans.

Update coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff and adheres to CU Medicine guidelines with obtaining authorization.

Track pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis.

Identifies and refers problematic workflow trends to Supervisor for evaluation and solution.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO, State.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

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 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
  
  
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  
  
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  
  
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  
  
• Holiday Days: 10/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:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of insurance verification, financial counseling, patient financial services, patient registration.
  
  • Substitution: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
    
    

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in biological science, nursing, health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  
  
• Experience using Electronic Health Record and Patient Health Information management systems.
  
  
• Billing and coding experience.
  
  
• Experience with healthcare EMR (EPIC).
  
  

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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
  
  
• Outstanding customer service skills.
  
  
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance authorizations, EMR, eligibility software, scheduling software, scanning, and vendor systems.
  
  
• Ability to use independent judgment.
  
  
• Ability to work with diverse patient population, providers, and staff.
  
  
• Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
  
  
• Ability to be nonjudgmental and respectful of other's beliefs, values, and culture.
  
  
• Ability to exercise discretion (e.g. patient confidentiality).
  
  
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
  
  
• Comfortable working in high volume, fast paced office environment.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs.
  
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
  
  

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
   
   
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
   
   
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
   
   

Questions should be directed to: Samantha Martin, Samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 7, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as
$51,360 - $61,632

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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

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 Medical Campus 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 .