Patient Access & Registration Specialist

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to perform pre-registration, registration and payer verification in a high-volume outpatient setting. The role includes collecting payments at the point of service and ensuring accurate data entry.

You will verify benefits eligibility, coordinate with financial counseling, and maintain HIPAA compliance while handling multiple tasks in a busy healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred in healthcare or business.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-registration and registration accurately.
• Identify payer and verify benefits.
• Refer to financial counseling and handle point-of-service collections.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate data entry in systems.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in healthcare or business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to perform pre-registration, registration and payer verification in a high-volume outpatient setting. The role includes collecting payments at the point of service and ensuring accurate data entry.

You will verify benefits eligibility, coordinate with financial counseling, and maintain HIPAA compliance while handling multiple tasks in a busy healthcare environment.