Patient Registration Specialist

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Registration Specialist to manage pre-registration and registration, verify payer information, and coordinate with financial counseling. You will ensure accurate data capture for patient demographics and benefits, while adhering to HIPAA, EMTALA, and regulatory requirements.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Experience in a medical or hospital access or financial services setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in healthcare or business-related field preferred.
• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle pre-registration and registration processes.
• Identify and verify payer information and benefits.
• Refer to financial counseling as needed and collect at point of service.
• Ensure accurate data entry of patient demographics and benefits.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in healthcare or business (preferred)

Job description

Patient Registration Specialist page is loaded## Patient Registration Specialistremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Easttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR107398Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at .**Highlights:****Summary**: The Patient Registration Specialist shall be responsible for pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification, referral to financial counseling, and point of service collections. The Specialist shal be responsible to ensure that data gathered and entered to the computer system(s) of patient demographic and benefit information is accurate. The Specialist shall verify benefits eligibility and limitations, coordination of benefits, as well as to determine and collect the patient's financial responsibility at the point of service. Additionally, the Specialist shall have an understanding of regulatory requirements (medical necessity determination, Medicare Secondary Payer completion and coordination of benefits, Important Message from Medicare issuance and signage, HIPAA, and EMTALA). This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education / Experience**:High school graduate or equivalent required. Associate's degree in healthcare or business-related field preferred. Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) desirable. At least 2 years' experience in a medical or hospital patient access or financial services environment preferred. Training experience a plus. Knowledge of government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.**License / Certification**:None**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:* Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.* Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.* Must be able to meet strict deadlines.* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.* Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.* Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.* Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.* Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center East**Job:**Patient Registration SpecialistPatient Registration Specialist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Second Shift (United States of America)