Patient Access Specialist — Third Shift

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to manage pre-registration and in-person registration workflows at Baptist Medical Center East. You will identify payers, verify eligibility, and refer complex cases to financial counseling while maintaining compliant patient data and timely point-of-service collections.

The role requires meticulous data entry, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years in medical/hospital patient access or financial services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable; Medicare/Medicaid knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration and registration of patients.
• Payer identification and verification; refer to financial counseling.
• Collect at point of service and ensure data accuracy.
• Verify benefits and COB; ensure HIPAA/EMTALA compliance.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry accuracy

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in healthcare or business

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

Tools

EMR systems familiarity

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to manage pre-registration and in-person registration workflows at Baptist Medical Center East. You will identify payers, verify eligibility, and refer complex cases to financial counseling while maintaining compliant patient data and timely point-of-service collections.

The role requires meticulous data entry, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid programs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.