Patient Access Coordinator -Second Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to support admissions for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring accurate data capture and respectful treatment.

You will work with the revenue cycle team to verify insurance eligibility, provide clear cost estimates at the point of service, and uphold HIPAA confidentiality and patient rights in all interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must type 40-45 wpm.
• Registration Experience Preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions for inpatients and outpatients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and determine coverage at point of service.
• Ensure accurate information is collected and maintain confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Assist with collections as part of the revenue cycle and adhere to policy requirements.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Insurance experience

Typing speed

Regulatory 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 Elizabethtown, 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.