Lifepoint Health
Lifepoint Health
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Patient Access Coordinator supports daily registration operations by collecting demographic and insurance information while ensuring accurate billing and clinical documentation. They also manage lobby operations, verify insurance benefits, and assist patients with financial processes to ensure a smooth admission experience.
Qualifications
You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. You must be able to handle stressful environments and take appropriate action in your role as a Patient Access Coordinator.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Patient Registration
Insurance Verification
Authorizations
Pre-certifications
Billing
Financial Counselors
Collections
Cash Deposits
Data Entry
Customer Service
Job Description
Your experience matters
Havasu Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Access Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
How you’ll contribute
A Patient Access Coordinator who excels in this role:
Supports daily Patient Access operations while performing Registration Clerk duties
Fosters positive working relationships and demonstrates flexibility to meet changing demands
Collects and accurately enters demographic, billing, and clinical information in a timely manner
Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational materials to patients and families
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains required precertifications and authorizations
Determines and collects patient payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors as needed
Completes IMM and MSP forms in a timely and compliant manner
Maintains lobby and registration wait times under 10 minutes
Ensures Emergency Room wait times remain under 30 minutes from MSE
Verifies insurance and runs estimators for pre-registration accounts
Supports lobby operations, including answering multi-line phones and directing calls appropriately
Contacts insurance companies to verify benefits and obtain authorizations
Calculates patient financial responsibility for services rendered
Reviews patient insurance status and ensures compliance with mandated guidelines
Meets with patients or caregivers before or after admission to gather required information and documentation
Explains processes and addresses patient questions and concerns
Maintains daily departmental collection totals
Orders department supplies
Assists with daily cash deposits
Reviews and corrects assigned departmental reports daily
Posts patient discounts and account adjustments
Provides ongoing education to registration staff regarding role-related updates
Coordinates department meetings and gatherings inside and outside the facility
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Patient Access Supervisor or PFSD
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Schedule: Full-time
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have obtained a High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
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.
More about Havasu Regional Medical Center:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
EEOC Statement:
Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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