Patient Access Coordinator -2nd Shift

bhs; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to join our team. This role focuses on completing admissions for inpatients and outpatients while delivering exemplary customer service and maintaining HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information.

The coordinator will verify insurance eligibility, perform compliance checks, and assist with point-of-service estimates and collections to support the revenue cycle.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing speed of 40–45 wpm is required.
• Registration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete admissions process for inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide accurate information and maintain patient confidentiality; inform patients of their rights.
• Assist with Point of Service estimates and collections as part of the revenue cycle.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

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

Job Description:

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.