Patient Access Coordinator
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM
Job Location Type: In Person
Your experience matters
At Lifepoint Health we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team youll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier .
More about our team
Advanced role managing insurance obtaining authorizations scheduling and payments.. Bonus eligible. Ideal for experienced professionals in healthcare access.
How youll contribute
A Patient Access Coordinator III who excels in this role:
Ensures that all necessary demographic billing and clinical information is obtained and entered into the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Distribute forms documents and educational handouts to patients and/or family members.
Meets with patients and or caregivers to exchange necessary information and documentation.
Provides explanation of process and address concerns and questions.
Communicates with admitting physicians office nursing unit staff and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
Schedules appointments and communicates scheduling changes with appropriate departments and co-workers.
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains authorizations/pre-certifications.
Reviews physicians orders for completeness and compliance requirements i.e. covered tests prior authorizations and ensures forms and record completeness
Completes estimations reviews upfront collections process processes payments establish payment arrangements and reviews patients propensity to pay and escalates accordingly.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
The right candidate will perform receptionist registration and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions. Greets patients obtains demographic and financial information obtains necessary signatures and collects payment from patient. Assists in all phases of the scheduling pre-registration and registration processes.
Applicants must have a High school diploma or equivalent required Additional requirements include:
Must have a basic knowledge of CPT & ICD10 codes. Knowledge of Medicare Medicaid and Managed Care Payers as well as Medical Terminology.
Cross-trained in 2 or more areas of Patient Access and willing to be re-assigned to fit the needs of the department.
Must be able to assess applicable CPT & HCPCS codes and obtain appropriate authorizations when applicable.
Three plus years customer service and/or health care experience.
EEOC Statement
Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- Identity & Access Management
- LDAP
- SAFe
- Assistive Technologies
- Authentication
- Pediatrics Experience
- NVDA
- Sailpoint
- SSH
- SSO
- Oracle
About Company
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.
