Registration Team Coordinator | SRG Access Services | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System Gulfport; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System Gulfport seeks a Registration Team Coordinator to lead the front-end revenue cycle team, including appointment scheduling, insurance verification, authorization of services, registration, and cash collections. The role ensures appropriate staffing and guides daily operations with strong communication and customer service skills.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in healthcare registration, hold CHAM or CHAA within one year, and will participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College courses in healthcare, business, or finance preferred.
• Must hold at least one of CHAM or CHAA certifications within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of revenue cycle front-end elements.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Registration Specialists.
• Ensure staffing, work assignments, and uphold service standards.
• Engage in orientation and continuing education for staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in healthcare, business, or finance preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Job Description Summary

Position Overview: The Patient Access Services Registration Team Coordinator provides guidance and leadership to the team members in his/her assigned area regarding the day-to-day operations of revenue cycle front-end elements, including, but not limited to: appointment scheduling, insurance verification, authorization of services, registration, financial clearance, and cash collections. He/She, under the direction of the Manager, ensures that the department is staffed appropriately, work assignments are delineated and properly addressed, and service standards are upheld. The Registration Team Coordinator must have mastered the skills required of the Registration Specialist as he/she will actively engage in daily operations and he/she must be able to work alone with no supervision or guidance. He/She must remain fair and impartial in all dealings with Patient Access Services personnel, demonstrating courtesy and patience. He/She must demonstrate sound judgment in making decisions and handling crises. The Registration Team Coordinator must have above average communication skills, a pleasant voice, and clear speech. He/She must display a positive, respectful, and supportive attitude at all times, serve as a role model for others to follow, and actively encourage teamwork across the health system. The Registration Team Coordinator, at the direction of department leadership, proactively engages in the orientation and continuing education of the Registration Specialists.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. College courses in healthcare, business, or finance preferred.

License

N/A

Certifications

Must hold at least one of the following certifications at (or within the first year of) job start (must complete continuing education to recertify every two years as required by the certifying entity):

• Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM)
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in healthcare registration, scheduling, insurance verification, or comparable field required.

Reports to

Manager of Patient Access Services.

Supervises

Patient Access Services Registration Specialists.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must demonstrate a basic understanding of medical terminology as it relates to patient registration. Must be able to understand all insurance matters regarding policy benefits, authorization requirements, insurance verification, and contractual allowances. Job requires traveling throughout the service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation.

Company Culture

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.