Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks an Admissions/Registration Clerk to handle pre-registration, registration, payer ID and verification, and referrals to financial counseling. The role emphasizes accurate data gathering, benefits verification, and collecting patient financial responsibility at the point of service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, healthcare office experience preferred, and the ability to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to interact with the public including diverse patient populations.
• Based on job duties, familiarity with basic medical terminology is needed.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification.
• Referral to financial counseling and point-of-service collections.
• Accurate data gathering and entry of patient demographic and benefit information.
• Verification of benefits eligibility and coordination of benefits.
• Determination and collection of patient’s financial responsibility at the point of service.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (Medicare, HIPAA, EMTALA).
• Use of AIDET and delivering excellent customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Typing speed

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks an Admissions/Registration Clerk to handle pre-registration, registration, payer ID and verification, and referrals to financial counseling. The role emphasizes accurate data gathering, benefits verification, and collecting patient financial responsibility at the point of service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, healthcare office experience preferred, and the ability to communicate clearly.