Patient Access Coordinator - OP Clinic Paducah

Patient Access Coordinator Out Patient Clinic Paducah

Full Time – Days

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 HIPPA 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. 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, Scheduling duties, Insurance Authorization duties, other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills with patients, fellow employees, physicians, and office staff.
• Follows all policies and procedures consistently.
• Administer Financial Assistance, Deposit and Cash Reconciliation, Financial Clearance

Requirements

• High School/GED
• One-year job related experience.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program