Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Billing

Baptist; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Collierville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented specialist for the Centralized Patient Access Center to obtain accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enter it into the computer system to create medical and financial records.

You will apply financial guidelines to determine patient liability, perform upfront collections, register patients efficiently, and help expedite patient flow with courteous service. Training NONE; 1 year of business experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal.
• Associates degree or 2 years of college-level courses preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of business experience; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the specific facility.
• Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include health screening.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Typing 25 words per minute

Customer service

Communication skills

Speak clearly

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses

Job description

Baptist Health in Collierville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented specialist for the Centralized Patient Access Center to obtain accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enter it into the computer system to create medical and financial records.

You will apply financial guidelines to determine patient liability, perform upfront collections, register patients efficiently, and help expedite patient flow with courteous service. Training NONE; 1 year of business experience preferred.