Patient Access Coordinator

Job description

Summary Job Description: Baptist Health Medical Group Patient Access Coordinator OBGYN: Breckenridge Lane area: Full time/First shift: Principle Duties and Responsibilities: These duties and responsibilities are intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. These duties include: Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision and values of Baptist Health. Registers patient in a timely and accurate manner, obtaining demographic and accurate insurance information. Directs patients, answers the phone, and handles inquiries. Ensures eligibility, Medicare compliance and benefits are properly verified prior to visit. Demonstrates skill with all applicable access software systems. Establishes patient portion due estimates and performs point of service collections activities. Can communicate with patient to establish payment expectations and plans based on individual insurance benefit plans. Pre-registers patients. Demonstrates ability to have meaningful discussion of benefits with patient when pre-registering, and when present in the department. Exhibits exc...