Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky, is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator Float to manage patient appointments and verify insurance information. You will greet and register patients, collect payments, and handle correspondence and reports.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in patient access operations, and a deep understanding of HIPAA compliance. This role is critical for maintaining patient data integrity while providing excellent administrative support.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient scheduling and registration systems.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing procedures.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to compliance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Makes patient appointments and reminder calls.
• Verifies demographic and insurance information.
• Collects co-pays and prepares daily deposit reports.
• Relays and documents messages between providers and patients.
• Maintains integrity of patient data.

Skills

Appointment scheduling

Patient billing

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Tools

McKesson HPP

ZirMed

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky, is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator Float to manage patient appointments and verify insurance information. You will greet and register patients, collect payments, and handle correspondence and reports.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in patient access operations, and a deep understanding of HIPAA compliance. This role is critical for maintaining patient data integrity while providing excellent administrative support.