Patient Access Coordinator PRN - 2nd shift

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a PRN Patient Access Coordinator to join our team. You will support the admissions process for inpatients and outpatients and ensure accurate data collection with a strong focus on patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Extensive insurance experience and the ability to verify benefits, provide clear point-of-service estimates, and collect outstanding information are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Experience handling insurance information preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Assist with admissions processes for inpatients and outpatients.
• Ensure accurate data collection and patient rights awareness.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Baptist Health is looking for a PRN Patient Access Coordinator to join our team in Paducah, 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.