Patient Access Specialist - Admissions & Insurance

Coffey Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey Health System is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to greet patients and gather essential demographic and insurance information at admission. You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, and ensure accurate data entry for clicks to various hospital departments.

In this role, you will explain hospital policies, answer patient inquiries, obtain necessary consents, and support census accuracy. Strong customer service and basic medical terminology knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in medical or hospital clerical work preferred.
• Strong reading and writing ability.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients upon admission and collect required demographic and insurance information.
• Enter data into the computer and obtain necessary signatures on forms.
• Verify insurance and collect co-payments at registration.
• Explain hospital policies and answer patient inquiries.
• Notify insurance companies of admissions and maintain census accuracy.
• Provide directions and referrals to staff and departments as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Coffey Health System is seeking a Patient Access Coordinator to greet patients and gather essential demographic and insurance information at admission. You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, and ensure accurate data entry for clicks to various hospital departments.

In this role, you will explain hospital policies, answer patient inquiries, obtain necessary consents, and support census accuracy. Strong customer service and basic medical terminology knowledge are preferred.