Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health ENT Specialist in Alabama seeks a Patient Registration Specialist to support pre-registration, registration, payer verification, and referrals to financial counseling. The role also involves collecting at the point of service and ensuring accurate demographic and benefit data.

Responsibilities include verifying benefits eligibility, COB coordination, and collecting patient financial responsibility in compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred in healthcare/business.
• Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with hospital systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable; effective communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-registration and registration for patients.
• Identify and verify payer information and benefits.
• Refer to financial counseling as needed; manage point-of-service collections.
• Ensure accurate data entry of demographics and benefit data.
• Verify eligibility, coordination of benefits, and collect patient financial responsibility.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in healthcare or business-related field preferred

Job description

Baptist Health ENT Specialist in Alabama seeks a Patient Registration Specialist to support pre-registration, registration, payer verification, and referrals to financial counseling. The role also involves collecting at the point of service and ensuring accurate demographic and benefit data.

Responsibilities include verifying benefits eligibility, COB coordination, and collecting patient financial responsibility in compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA.