Patient Access & Eligibility Specialist

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist PRN for Prattville Baptist Hospital in Alabama. The role involves pre-registration, registration, payer ID and verification, and referrals to financial counseling. Ensures data accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA requirements. 2+ years in medical or hospital patient access preferred.

Strong MS Office skills, ability to meet deadlines, and excellent communication are essential. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in healthcare or business-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration and registration of patients.
• Payer identification and verification.
• Referral to financial counseling.

Skills

MS Office

Team player

Organization

Customer relations

Meeting deadlines

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist PRN for Prattville Baptist Hospital in Alabama. The role involves pre-registration, registration, payer ID and verification, and referrals to financial counseling. Ensures data accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA requirements. 2+ years in medical or hospital patient access preferred.

Strong MS Office skills, ability to meet deadlines, and excellent communication are essential. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.