Patient Access Coordinator - 2nd shift

BHS•Lexington, KY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join their team in Lexington, KY. This role is imperative to the overall success of the entire revenue cycle, as most of the information submitted on a claim derives from an Access team member. They are primarily responsible for completing a thorough admissions process of all inpatients and outpatients. Exemplary customer service skills are crucial in this role, as the Patient Access Coordinator must ensure that accurate information is collected, that they are always sensitive to the confidentiality of this information, and that patients are aware of their rights as determined by HIPAA regulations and company policy. Extensive Insurance experience/training is vital to success within this role. The employee will maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory body requirements regarding access services. Pre-registration, registration, verifying Insurance Eligibility, Compliance, Point of Service estimates and collections are part of their responsibility. Patient Access Coordinators may also be assigned Financial Counseling duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must type 40-45 wpm
Extensive Insurance experience/training

Nice To Haves

Registration Experience

Responsibilities

Completing a thorough admissions process of all inpatients and outpatients.
Ensuring accurate information is collected.
Maintaining sensitivity to the confidentiality of patient information.
Informing patients of their rights as determined by HIPAA regulations and company policy.
Maintaining compliance with state and federal regulatory body requirements regarding access services.
Pre-registration.
Registration.
Verifying Insurance Eligibility.
Compliance.
Point of Service estimates and collections.
Financial Counseling duties (may be assigned).