Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift

Kyeatright; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator for 1st shift to support admissions for inpatients and outpatients. You will ensure accurate data capture, protect patient privacy under HIPAA, and assist with insurance verification and financial counseling as needed.

The role emphasizes exemplary customer service, attention to confidentiality, and collaboration with a team focused on clinical excellence and efficiency in the revenue cycle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions process for inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify Insurance Eligibility and discuss patient rights under HIPAA.
• Perform pre-registration, registration, and point-of-service estimates and collections.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 40-45 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift### Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shiftApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109048**Summary****Job Description:****Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join their team in Lexington, KY.**This is the job you've been waiting for! Join a company that invests in you and values your experience working to help others. We offer a collaborative workplace, within a team that supports and respects each other.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. Pre-registration, registration, verifying Insurance Eligibility, Compliance, Point of Service estimates and collections are part of their responsibility. Patient Access Coordinators may also be assigned Financial Counseling duties.**Requirements*** High school diploma or equivalent* Must type 40-45 wpm* Registration Experience Preferred### *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!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.