Patient Registration Specialist PRN 2nd Shift

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Patient Registration Specialist for PRN 2nd Shift at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, AL. You will cover pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification, and referrals to financial counseling, with point-of-service collections.

Data accuracy and HIPAA compliance are essential. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate’s degree preferred), at least 2 years in patient access or financial services, and is bilingual

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in healthcare or business-related field preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical or hospital patient access or financial services environment preferred.
• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) desirable.
• Knowledge of government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification.
• Referral to financial counseling and point of service collections.
• Ensure data entered into computer systems is accurate (demographics, benefits).
• Verify benefits eligibility and coordination of benefits; collect patient financial responsibility.
• Understand regulatory requirements (HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare messages) and apply appropriately.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in healthcare or business-related field (preferred)

Job description

Patient Registration Specialist PRN 2nd Shift# Careers## Patient Registration Specialist PRN 2nd ShiftApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: PRN: Posted Yesterday: JR107768Baptist 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:**The purpose of this position is the provide registration coverage in the Emergency Department during second shift to include 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 PRN 2nd ShiftPatient Registration Specialist**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:Second Shift (United States of America)