Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Patient Access Coordinator to join their team in Lexington, KY.

This is the job you've been waiting for! Join a company that invests in you and values your experience working to help others. We offer a collaborative workplace, within a team that supports and respects each other.

Responsibilities

Exhibits expert communication skills, telephone etiquette and customer service alwaysPre-registers patients. Demonstrates ability to have meaningful discussion of benefits with patient when pre-registering, and when present in the departmentDemonstrates clinical knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology to determine the appropriate test to be scheduledSchedules patients in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.  Gathers accurate and complete information of tests and diagnosis to enhance the revenue cycleRescheduling/cancelling appointmentsVerification of insurance eligibility and benefit informationMedicare CompliancePrepares Patient Estimates (Patient Portion Due)Obtains insurance precertification/authorization/referral information and understands requirements Obtains insurance precertification directly from the payor where applicableMaintain scheduling system changes and updatesOrder Management

Education, Training, and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalentStrong computer skillsStrong research and problem-solving abilitiesPrior experience in customer service fields, call centers or healthcare preferred but   not   requiredExcellent attendance, punctuality, and ability to meet and maintain established metrics are crucial to being successful in this role

Patient Registration, Patient Registration Clerk, Registration Clerk, Patient Access Clerk,

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.