Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Letters Of Recommendation And References
Timeline
Generic

ERICA HEADLE

Summary

Organized and flexible healthcare professional with 30+ years of experience in hospital and clinical settings, working with inpatient/outpatient admissions, and Emergency Room registration, data entry, and customer service. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff. Seeking a position of increased responsibility and opportunities where I can use my acquired skills to contribute to a company while gaining new skills and experiences.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Access Senior Specialist

Uchealth of Colorado
Colorado Springs
10.2024 - 08.2025

-Opened clinic for daily patient schedule.

-Answered incoming calls, scheduled patients with appropriate provider. Entered triage notes into patient's chart based on urgency.

- Worked incoming faxes and the work queue.

-Meet with patient to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provide explanation of visit, instructions, and address patient's concerns and questions. Obtain required patient's signatures.

-Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certifications/authorizations as necessary.

-Determine and accept required payments, including co-pays, self pay payments, and deductibles. Refer patient to financial counselor with any payment concerns or questions.

-Communicates with other departments regarding patient's care.

-Trained new hires and peer coaching

-Ability to work comfortably and efficiently within a challenging and changing enviroment.

-Created policies and procedures for daily department functions.

-Ability to work comfortably and efficiently within a challenging and changing enviroment.

PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST

UCHealth of Colorado
Colorado Springs
03.2012 - 07.2022
  • Meet with patient to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provide explanation of visit, instructions, and addresses concerns and questions. Obtained required patient's signatures.
  • Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
  • Determines and accept required payments, including co-pays, and self pay payments deductibles, Refer patient to financial counselors regarding any payment questions or concerns.
  • Communicates with other departments regarding patient's care.
  • Started Patient Access in COVID and lab tents.
  • Trained new hires and peer coaching.
  • Adjusted my schedule to work outside of my normal hours due to staff shortage.
  • Created policies and procedures for daily department functions.
  • Ability to work comfortably and efficiently within a challenging and changing environment.

Education

Associates - Business Management, Accounting

Pikes Peak Community College

High School Diploma -

Aspen High School

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Decisive judgment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Advance knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Excellent Data Entry
  • EPIC Proficient
  • Understands patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

Letters Of Recommendation And References

Attached

Timeline

Patient Access Senior Specialist

Uchealth of Colorado
10.2024 - 08.2025

PATIENT ACCESS SPECIALIST

UCHealth of Colorado
03.2012 - 07.2022

Associates - Business Management, Accounting

Pikes Peak Community College

High School Diploma -

Aspen High School
ERICA HEADLE