Patient Access Coordinator - 2nd shift

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in La Grange, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to help ensure accurate admissions for inpatients and outpatients while delivering exemplary customer service. In this role you will verify insurance eligibility, provide point-of-service estimates, manage collections, and uphold HIPAA regulations to protect patient information.

A high school diploma is required, typing 40–45 wpm, and registration experience is preferred; Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualifications

• Exemplary customer service skills
• Extensive Insurance experience/training
• Confidential handling of patient information in line with HIPAA and policy

Responsibilities

• Complete admissions process for all inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify insurance eligibility, provide POS estimates, and assist with collections.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure patient rights as defined by HIPAA and policy.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance eligibility

HIPAA compliance

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 La Grange, 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.