Patient Registration Specialist FT 1st Shift

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL seeks a Patient Registration Specialist for full-time first shift at Baptist Medical Center East. You will perform pre-registration and registration, verify payer information, coordinate with financial counseling, and collect at the point of service.

Data accuracy and regulatory compliance with HIPAA and EMTALA are essential. Requirements include a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, and 2+ years in a medical or hospital access/financial

Qualifications

• Pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification
• Referral to financial counseling and point of service collections
• Ensure accurate demographic and benefit data in computer systems
• Verify benefits eligibility and COB
• Understand HIPAA and EMTALA requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide registration coverage in Outpatient Registration
• Handle data entry with accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate with financial counseling and billing teams
• Collect patient financial responsibility at point of service
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in healthcare or business

Tools

Patient access software

Job description

## Patient Registration Specialist FT 1st ShiftApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: Full time: Posted Today: JR107390Baptist 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 https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:**This position is to provide registration coverage in Outpatient Registration during the hours of 5:30am-2:00pm including rotating weekend coverage.**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 Specialist FT 1st ShiftPatient Registration Specialist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)