Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to support the revenue cycle by handling admissions for inpatients and outpatients while delivering exemplary customer service.

The role emphasizes accurate data collection, confidentiality under HIPAA, and awareness of patient rights. Proficiency in verifying insurance eligibility and navigating point-of-service estimates is required; weekend shifts 7am-7:30pm are included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Admissions processing for inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and patient financial responsibility.
• Handle compliance, HIPAA considerations, and point-of-service estimates.

Skills

Typing 40-45 wpm

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join our team in Louisville, KYPatient 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.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentMust type 40-45 wpmRegistration Experience PreferredWeekends Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7 am to 7:30 pmIf 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.