Patient Admissions & Financial Screening Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville, California (TN, MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee is seeking a Patient Access/Financial Counselor to obtain accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enter it into the system to create medical and financial records. You will apply financial guidelines to determine patient liability and assist in upfront collections.

The role emphasizes efficient registration and courteous service to support smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

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

Typing 25 wpm

Customer service

Communication skills

Clear communication

Basic math

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of college

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee is seeking a Patient Access/Financial Counselor to obtain accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enter it into the system to create medical and financial records. You will apply financial guidelines to determine patient liability and assist in upfront collections.

The role emphasizes efficient registration and courteous service to support smooth patient flow.