Patient Access Specialist: Fast, Accurate Registration & Billing

Baptist Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, at the UAB Neurosurgery Clinic, seeks a Patient Registration Specialist to manage pre-registration, registration, payer ID/verification, and at‑service collections. You will ensure accurate patient demographics and benefit data in system records, while coordinating with financial counseling and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in healthcare access or financial services, and preference for an associate degree and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in healthcare or business preferred.
• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) desirable.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical or hospital patient access or financial services environment preferred.
• Knowledge of government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration and registration of patients.
• Identify and verify payer information and benefits.
• Refer to financial counseling as needed.
• Collect at point of service and ensure data accuracy in systems.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Customer relations

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Healthcare software

Job description

Baptist Health, at the UAB Neurosurgery Clinic, seeks a Patient Registration Specialist to manage pre-registration, registration, payer ID/verification, and at‑service collections. You will ensure accurate patient demographics and benefit data in system records, while coordinating with financial counseling and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in healthcare access or financial services, and preference for an associate degree and bilingual English/Spanish.