*Specialist-Registration I

Indiana University Health; Carmel (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a patient access coordinator to facilitate patient flow and collect necessary information for accurate records and billing. This role answers calls, schedules appointments, and explains department policies to patients and visitors.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and ability to learn medical coding concepts, with basic MS Office skills to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.
• Requires ability to interpret insurance information and understand clinical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow from entry to destination in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Obtains information to generate accurate financial and demographic records for patients and maximum reimbursement.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical coding

Insurance interpretation

MS Office basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facilitates patient flow from point of entry to destination in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Obtains specific information to generate an accurate financial and demographic record for patients that will ensure maximum reimbursement and clinical outcomes. Schedules appointments, interviews patients for appropriate medical information, explains charges and policies of the department/hospital, validates and enters charges into appropriate systems, and collects necessary payment. Answers incoming calls and directs patients and visitors appropriately.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding preferred.
• Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation’s largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.