Patient Access & Registration Specialist

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

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist for our hospital in Montgomery. This role handles pre-registration, registration, payer verification, and referrals to financial counseling, ensuring accurate demographic and benefit data at the point of service.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Second shift and full-time status are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a medical or hospital patient access or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and government programs.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-registration and registration duties.
• Identify and verify payer information and benefits.
• Coordinate with financial counseling and collect at the point of service.
• Ensure HIPAA and EMTALA compliance.
• Determine patient financial responsibility and collect it at checkout.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in healthcare or business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist for our hospital in Montgomery. This role handles pre-registration, registration, payer verification, and referrals to financial counseling, ensuring accurate demographic and benefit data at the point of service.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office skills; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Second shift and full-time status are offered.