Patient Access & Registration Specialist - 1st Shift

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Registration Specialist for full-time first shift at Baptist Medical Center East. You will perform pre-registration and registration, verify payer information, coordinate with financial counseling, and collect at the point of service.

Data accuracy and regulatory compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, and 2+ years in a medical or hospital access/financial

Qualifications

• Pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification
• Referral to financial counseling and point of service collections
• Ensure accurate demographic and benefit data in computer systems
• Verify benefits eligibility and COB
• Understand HIPAA and EMTALA requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide registration coverage in Outpatient Registration
• Handle data entry with accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate with financial counseling and billing teams
• Collect patient financial responsibility at point of service
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in healthcare or business

Tools

Patient access software

Job description

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Registration Specialist for full-time first shift at Baptist Medical Center East. You will perform pre-registration and registration, verify payer information, coordinate with financial counseling, and collect at the point of service.

Data accuracy and regulatory compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, and 2+ years in a medical or hospital access/financial