Registration Representative I- Emergency Department

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Registration Representative I for the Emergency Department to handle patient registrations, verify insurance, and collect demographics. You will use registration software and EHR tools to ensure accurate data and smooth check-in.

This role emphasizes hospitality, professional communication, and adherence to policies. You will coordinate with departments to obtain required documents and assist patients and families, providing a patient-centered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 6 months revenue cycle or customer service experience Required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors with a professional, welcoming experience.
• Completes outpatient registrations accurately via tracking boards and EMR systems.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and collects demographic and insurance information.
• Calculates and communicates patient out-of-pocket costs using registration tools.
• Operates registration software/hardware and supports smooth patient flow.
• Coordinates with provider offices to obtain necessary documentation on the day of service.
• Promotes a patient-centered environment and provides hospitality to patients and families.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Registration Representative I- Emergency Department

Pensacola, FL, United States

Job Description

The Registration Representative performs a variety of data entry and general registration functions for outpatient departments in the facility. It is the responsibility of the registration representative to accurately collect patient demographic and insurance data to ensure appropriate reimbursement and claim filing. This role will utilize technology to accurately quote and collect patient liabilities that have been identified by the insurance company. This position is responsible to follow all registration and admitting policies and procedures. This position performs a variety of admitting/administrative tasks to arrange the admission of patients of all ages to the Hospital. This role acts as a resource in providing all customers with the highest level of service. This role enhances the hospital experience for patients, families and visitors by providing appropriate hospitality and concierge services.

Responsibilities

• Greets all patients and visitors entering the facility, providing a professional, welcoming, and service‑oriented experience. Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, visitors, and leadership.
• Completes all outpatient registrations accurately and efficiently through consistent monitoring of tracking boards, ensuring timely entry of patient demographics, insurance information, and required documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Follows all patient identification policies and procedures.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits by reviewing insurance or managed‑care identification cards, confirming coverage, and identifying any authorization requirements prior to service.
• Calculates, communicates, and collects expected patient out‑of‑pocket costs using financial‑estimation technology, including co‑pays, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts.
• Distributes required handouts and regulatory documents to patients or their representatives, ensuring understanding and compliance with hospital and legal requirements.
• Operates and troubleshoots registration software and hardware, demonstrating working knowledge of electronic health record systems, insurance verification tools, and related equipment.
• Provides hospitality and concierge‑level support, assisting patients, families, and visitors with directions, information, and service needs to enhance the overall hospital experience. Acts as a resource for patients and internal teams, addressing questions, resolving registration‑related issues, and promoting a positive, patient‑centered environment.
• Coordinates with provider offices to secure required clinical documentation including orders, authorizations, and medical necessity details to ensure all information is complete and available on the day of service, preventing delays in patient care.
• Collaborates proactively with ancillary departments such as Imaging, Lab, and Nursing to resolve registration, documentation, or scheduling issues, supporting smooth patient flow and minimizing service disruptions
• Engages and resolves registration quality alerts ensuring denial reductions.
• Works proactively and independently during downtimes or otherwise to ensure all Access function tasks are addressed.
• May be required to work at another location as needed and team members are responsible for their own transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 6 months relevant revenue cycle or customer service experience Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 11172
• Job Category Clerical
• Posting Date 10/21/2026, 03:55 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• FTE 1.0 FT