Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is hiring a Patient Access Registrar in Louisville, KY. The role interviews patients, gathers demographic and insurance data, and ensures accurate registration for admissions and billing.

You will coordinate with physicians and nurses to place patients correctly while maintaining confidentiality and professional service at all times. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Able to interview patients and collect accurate demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Demonstrates courteous, respectful interaction with patients and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Receives and interviews patients in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Ensures forms for signatures, authorization and consents are completed.
• Reviews insurance information and assigns payor codes for proper billing.
• Registers patients for various service types (ER, inpatient, outpatient, etc.).
• Works with physicians and nurses for accurate patient placement.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and monitors wait times.
• Participates in department/hospital meetings and quality improvement teams.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail-oriented

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UofL Health is hiring a Patient Access Registrar in Louisville, KY. The role interviews patients, gathers demographic and insurance data, and ensures accurate registration for admissions and billing.

You will coordinate with physicians and nurses to place patients correctly while maintaining confidentiality and professional service at all times. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a positive, team-oriented attitude.