Team Lead I - Registration/Emergency Department

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Team Lead - Registration to manage registration workflows for Outpatient Departments and ensure accurate collection of demographics and insurance data for proper reimbursement. You will oversee registrars, resolve issues, and support patients with a high level of service.

The role requires knowledge of registration processes, EHR tools, and strong customer service skills to maintain efficient patient flow and accurate records in a hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 1 year relevant revenue cycle or customer service experience Required.

Responsibilities

• Greets all patients and visitors entering the facility, providing a professional, welcoming, and service oriented experience.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits by reviewing insurance or managed care identification cards, confirming coverage.
• Calculates, communicates, and collects expected patient out-of-pocket costs using financial-estimation technology, including co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts.
• 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, assists patients, families, and visitors with directions, information, and service needs to enhance the overall hospital experience.

Skills

Revenue cycle

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Registration software

EHR systems

Job description

Pensacola, FL, United States

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Job Description

The Team Lead - Registration performs a variety of data entry and general registration functions for the Outpatient Departments in the facility. It is the responsibility of the Registration Team Lead to accurately collect patient demographic and insurance data to ensure appropriate reimbursement and claim filing. The team lead will utilize technology to accurately quote and collect patient liabilities that have been identified by the insurance company and obtain any necessary authorizations to cover the Outpatient Services. The team lead will also be responsible for management functions related to the outpatient registrars. They will also be a resource for fellow team members and manage any issues that have been escalated by the registrars. Under the direction of the Patient Access Manager, is responsible to follow all registration and admitting policies and procedures. Acts as a resource in providing all customers with the highest level of service. 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.
• Completes all initial Emergency registrations appropriately based on patient identification policies and procedures.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits by reviewing insurance or managed care identification cards, confirming coverage.
• 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, assists 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.
• Ensures timely bedside updates to patient demographics, insurance information, and required documentation accurately and efficiently, in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Monitors and updates various Emergency Department tracking boards to ensure real‑time accuracy of patient location, registration status, acuity level, supporting effective communication between clinical teams and facilitating timely patient care.
• 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.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, visitors, and leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1 year 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 11307
• Job Category Clerical
• Posting Date 11/06/2026, 05:17 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• FTE 1.0 FT