Patient Access Coordinator

BHS; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in New Albany, IN is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator for Pain Management to handle front desk duties, patient check-in, and insurance verification. This full-time, first-shift role emphasizes accurate data capture and friendly service.

You will register patients, verify benefits, collect patient portions at visit, and maintain patient information in the system. Strong customer service, teamwork, and knowledge of access software are valued; minimum high school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registration experience preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Registers patient in a timely and accurate manner, obtaining demographic and accurate insurance information.
• Directs patients, answers the phone, and handles inquiries.
• Ensures eligibility, Medicare compliance and benefits are properly verified prior to visit.
• Establishes patient portion due estimates and performs point of service collections activities.
• Pre-registers patients and discusses benefits with patients during registration.
• Maintains all patients visit information within the system and updates as requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding access services.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, fellow employees, physicians and office staff.
• Completes required training and education as required.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Administrative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Patient Access Coordinator

Pain Management

New Albany, IN

Full time/First shift

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties and responsibilities are intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. These duties include:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision and values of Baptist Health.
• Registers patient in a timely and accurate manner, obtaining demographic and accurate insurance information.
• Directs patients, answers the phone, and handles inquiries.
• Ensures eligibility, Medicare compliance and benefits are properly verified prior to visit.
• Demonstrates skill with all applicable access software systems.
• Establishes patient portion due estimates and performs point of service collections activities. Can communicate with patient to establish payment expectations and plans based on individual insurance benefit plans.
• Pre-registers patients. Demonstrates ability to have meaningful discussion of benefits with patient when pre-registering, and when present in the department.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills with patients, fellow employees, physicians and office staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Maintains all patients visit information within the system, updating as requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the legal aspect of access services, including state and federal regulatory body requirements regarding access services

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Registration Experience Preferred

Patient Access, Coordinator, Front Desk, Office, Front Office, Receptionist, Clinic, Customer Service, Administrative

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.