Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to support the revenue cycle by managing admissions for inpatients and outpatients. You will gather accurate information, protect patient confidentiality, and explain patient rights under HIPAA.

The role requires extensive insurance experience, strong customer service, and accuracy in eligibility verification, PO-service estimates, and collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing speed required: 40–45 wpm (see requirements).
• Registration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete admissions for inpatients and outpatients.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Collect accurate information and explain patients' rights.
• Verify Insurance Eligibility, POS estimates and collections.

Skills

Insurance experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description

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

Hours needed, 730a/4p, (5/8hr shifts/M, T, W, T, F - 40 hours, rotating weekend)

Primary work location is Middletown Diagnostic Center

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.