Patient Access & Pre-Registration Specialist

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Jeffersontown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Access Scheduler to join our team. You will schedule patients for diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by referring physicians, handling a high volume of calls and faxes, and serving as the first point of contact for patients and physician offices.

You will coordinate pre-registration, payment estimates, insurance verification, and determine any precerts or referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must type 45-50 wpm.
• Registration or Scheduling Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Serve as the first point of contact for patients and physician offices, handling calls and faxes.
• Provide test preparation instructions and coordinate pre-certifications, authorizations, or referrals as needed.
• Perform pre-registration, create payment estimates, and verify insurance and benefits prior to appointments.
• Retain orders for all scheduled appointments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Typing 45-50 wpm

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Access Scheduler to join our team. You will schedule patients for diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by referring physicians, handling a high volume of calls and faxes, and serving as the first point of contact for patients and physician offices.

You will coordinate pre-registration, payment estimates, insurance verification, and determine any precerts or referrals.