Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift

bhs; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY, is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to support admissions for inpatients and outpatients. The role emphasizes accurate data collection, HIPAA compliance, and exceptional customer service to ensure seamless revenue cycle operations.

Key duties include verifying insurance eligibility, discussing patient financial responsibilities, and coordinating access services across locations with potential weekend/holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must type 40-45 wpm.
• Registration experience preferred.
• Weekend and Holiday rotation required.
• May require travel to other Baptist Health locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete admissions process for all inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and explain patient financial responsibilities.
• Ensure information accuracy and maintain HIPAA confidentiality; inform patients of their rights.

Skills

Typing speed 40-45 wpm

Registration experience

HIPAA/compliance knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join our team inn 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 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
• Weekend and Holiday rotation required
• May require travel to work at other Baptist Health locations/facilities as needed

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.