Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator for 1st shift. The role focuses on completing admissions for inpatients and outpatients, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining patient privacy under HIPAA.

Experience with insurance verification and access services is valued. The coordinator will verify eligibility, assist with compliance, and support at point-of-service estimates and collections within the revenue cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must type 40-45 words per minute.
• Registration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough admissions processing for inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy of client information per HIPAA and policy.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with compliance related to access services.
• Handle point-of-service estimates and collections as part of the revenue cycle.

Skills

Typing speed

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shiftApply: Elizabethtown, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26108175**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 PreferredMay require travel to work at other Baptist Health locations/facilities as needed### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*