Patient Access Specialist – Admissions & Billing

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health – JHHS Jewish Hospital – UMC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Access Registrar. The role greets patients, interviews them, and collects essential personal, demographic, insurance and financial information for admissions and billing.

You will ensure accurate data entry, explain payment options, and coordinate with care teams to support smooth patient flow. The position emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and courteous service to patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of registration experience preferred.
• Must be dependable, professional and a team player.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and interviews patients in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner.
• Obtains and enters complete and accurate patient demographic, guarantor, and insurance information.
• Assures completion of forms for signatures, authorization and consents.
• Reviews patient insurance information and assigns appropriate insurance payor plan codes including policy, group and authorization numbers to ensure proper billing.
• Assigns appropriate patient types and beds according to the type of registration and coordinates with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient placement.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and maintains awareness of individual patient needs and wait times for registration.
• Maintains an efficient and effective patient flow.
• Complies with all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends and participates in department and hospital meetings, in-services, and quality improvement teams.
• Participates in the on-call weekend coverage rotation.
• Contributes to the accomplishment of department and hospital objectives.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMS hospital software

Job description

UofL Health – JHHS Jewish Hospital – UMC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Patient Access Registrar. The role greets patients, interviews them, and collects essential personal, demographic, insurance and financial information for admissions and billing.

You will ensure accurate data entry, explain payment options, and coordinate with care teams to support smooth patient flow. The position emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and courteous service to patients of all ages.