Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Huntsville Hospital; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking an admissions/registration professional to admit patients, verify identity and collect required documents. You will process incoming faxed records, verify medical necessity, and attach them to patient accounts.

The role supports budget goals, process improvements, and compliance with billing policies. Responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, reducing denials, and contributing to high patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience - High School or equivalent preferred.
• On-the-job training or equivalent training in admitting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, verify identity, and collect social security number, insurance cards, and driver's license data.
• Review faxed documents for accuracy and medical necessity per hospital policy; attach to accounts.
• Meet departmental budget and staffing requirements; provide input for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, department and billing/policy procedures, including Medicare medical necessity.
• Maintain data accuracy (target ~98%); work to reduce insurance denials through verification and pre-certification.
• Meet accounts receivable goals and improve front-end collections; reduce bad debt and denials.
• Support patient satisfaction and community involvement through professional service.

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking an admissions/registration professional to admit patients, verify identity and collect required documents. You will process incoming faxed records, verify medical necessity, and attach them to patient accounts.

The role supports budget goals, process improvements, and compliance with billing policies. Responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, reducing denials, and contributing to high patient satisfaction.