Patient Access Specialist (Admissions & Billing)

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Access Registrar greets patients and collects required personal, medical and insurance information to ensure accurate admissions and billing.

You will verify insurance details, explain payment options, assign patient types, and work with physicians and nurses to ensure proper patient placement.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of registration experience preferred; must be dependable, professional, and possess strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least one year of registration experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Verify insurance details and explain payment options.
• Ensure accurate patient placement and proper billing coding.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with on-call weekend coverage and patient flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Team player

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SMS system

Job description

The Patient Access Registrar greets patients and collects required personal, medical and insurance information to ensure accurate admissions and billing.

You will verify insurance details, explain payment options, assign patient types, and work with physicians and nurses to ensure proper patient placement.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; one year of registration experience preferred; must be dependable, professional, and possess strong communication.