Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking a patient access clerk to register patients, collect upfront payments, and create the medical and financial records in the system.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to financial guidelines, and courteous service to expedite patient flow. A minimum of 1 year of business experience is required; healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of business experience.
• 1 year of business experience in a healthcare environment.
• Clear and effective written and spoken English communication.
• Type 25 words per minute.
• Basic computer skills; ability to perform basic math.

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

Oral communication clarity

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking a patient access clerk to register patients, collect upfront payments, and create the medical and financial records in the system.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to financial guidelines, and courteous service to expedite patient flow. A minimum of 1 year of business experience is required; healthcare experience is preferred.