Patient Access Coordinator - 1st shift Float

BHS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator for its Hamburg, KY location.

The role focuses on admissions, verifying information, protecting confidentiality, and guiding patients through eligibility, insurance, and billing processes. Strong customer service and accuracy are essential, with typing speed and registration experience valued.

Qualifications

• Typing speed 40–45 words per minute required.
• Registration experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and confidentiality skills essential, with HIPAA compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the admissions process for inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify patient information and maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and policy.
• Determine insurance eligibility, prepare Point of Service estimates, and assist with collections.

Skills

40-45 wpm typing

Registration experience

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join their team in Hamburg, 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. 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.