Patient Access Coordinator OP-Therapy Office Full Time
Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 4w ago
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Baptist Health is hiring a Patient Access Coordinator OP-Therapy Office Full Time. The Patient Access Coordinator is responsible for completing a thorough admissions process for inpatients and outpatients, providing exemplary customer service, collecting accurate demographic and insurance information, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations. The role includes pre‑registration, benefits discussion, insurance verification, point‑of‑service collections, and maintaining patient visit data.
Key focus areas include Complete thorough admissions process for all inpatients and outpatients., Register patients in a timely and accurate manner, obtaining demographic and insurance information., and Pre‑register patients and discuss benefits meaningfully..
Important skills include Customer Service, Confidentiality, HIPAA Knowledge, Insurance Verification, Point Of Service Collections, and Patient Registration.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
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. Employee will maintain compliance with state and federal regulatory body requirements regarding access services.
Registers patient in a timely and accurate manner, obtaining demographic and accurate insurance information
Pre-registers patients.
Demonstrates ability to have meaningful discussion of benefits with patient when pre-registering, and when present in the department.
Maintains all patient visit information within the system, updating as requested.
Insurance verification to prevent denials based on eligibility.
Performs point of service collections based on estimated patient portion due.
Demonstrates knowledge of the legal aspect of access services, including state and federal regulatory body requirements regarding access services.
Requirements
High School /GED
One year minimum job-related experience is required
Relevant medical office experience preferred
Benefits
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with company match
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26103471
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