ER Patient Access Coordinator — Fast Registration

Lifepoint Health; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Danville location is hiring a Patient Access Coordinator to support patient registrations, verify insurance, and collect payments. This role emphasizes accuracy and compassionate service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of customer service or health care experience, and familiarity with prior authorization or insurance verification is preferred. Excellent communication and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or health care preferred.
• Experience with prior authorization or insurance verification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and enter demographic, billing and clinical data into the registration system with accuracy and timeliness.
• Distribute forms and educational materials to patients and families.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain/validate necessary authorizations.
• Estimate and review upfront collections, process payments, and arrange patient payment plans.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Prior authorization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Registration system

Job description

Lifepoint Health’s Danville location is hiring a Patient Access Coordinator to support patient registrations, verify insurance, and collect payments. This role emphasizes accuracy and compassionate service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of customer service or health care experience, and familiarity with prior authorization or insurance verification is preferred. Excellent communication and organization are essential for success.