Registration Specialist — Patient Access & Verification

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Ocean Springs, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singing River Health System invites applications for a Patient Access Services Registration Specialist at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital. This role greets patients, collects demographic, financial, and insurance data, and supports pre‑certification screening to ensure accurate billing.

You will help minimize risk by verifying identities and recording privacy preferences accurately. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and experience in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Experience in hospital or physician office registration/scheduling and insurance verification preferred.
• Certification in CHAA or CRCR preferred; de-escalation training required by orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or their representatives to collect demographics, finances, and insurance information for billing and collections.
• Screen for insurance pre-certification requirements and verify data accuracy.
• Provide patient rights information and ensure privacy best practices; support the Revenue Cycle with accurate registrations.

Skills

Customer service

De‑escalation training

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

CHAA certification

CRCR certification

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Singing River Health System invites applications for a Patient Access Services Registration Specialist at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital. This role greets patients, collects demographic, financial, and insurance data, and supports pre‑certification screening to ensure accurate billing.

You will help minimize risk by verifying identities and recording privacy preferences accurately. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred) and experience in