Patient Access Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision + 401K

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registrar at Southern TN Regional Health System- Lawrenceburg to collect patient demographics, insurance details, and payments at the point of service. You will provide a friendly first impression and expedite the registration process in outpatient services, reporting to the Director of Patient Access.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, form distribution, patient education, and coordinating with admitting staff to secure insurance precertifications and timely

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up

Education

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Associate's Degree Preferred

Job description

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Registrar at Southern TN Regional Health System- Lawrenceburg to collect patient demographics, insurance details, and payments at the point of service. You will provide a friendly first impression and expedite the registration process in outpatient services, reporting to the Director of Patient Access.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, form distribution, patient education, and coordinating with admitting staff to secure insurance precertifications and timely