Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY seeks a Patient Access Coordinator to join our team.

You will oversee admissions for inpatients and outpatients, verify insurance eligibility, prepare point-of-service estimates, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality under HIPAA and policy while delivering exemplary customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must type 40-45 wpm.
• Registration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admissions for inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and prepare point-of-service estimates.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations and company policy.

Skills

Typing speed 40-45 wpm

Registration experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join our team in Elizabethtown, KY

Patient Access Coordinators are imperative to the overall success of the entire revenue cycle. Most of the information submitted on a claim derives from an Access team member. They are primarily responsible for completing a thorough admissions process of all inpatients and outpatients. Exemplary customer service skills are crucial in this role, as the Patient Access Coordinator must ensure that accurate information is collected, that they are always sensitive to the confidentiality of this information, and that patients are aware of their rights as determined by HIPAA regulations and company policy. Extensive Insurance experience/training is vital to success within this role. Employee will maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory body requirements regarding access services. Verifying Insurance Eligibility, Compliance, Point of Service estimates and collections are part of their responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must type 40-45 wpm
• Registration Experience Preferred

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.