Baptist Health
  • Montgomery, AL 36116




 Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama. Baptist Medical Center South is a 454-licensed-bed regional acute care referral center and the tertiary care flagship facility for Baptist Health. Baptist Medical Center East is a 150-bed acute care hospital providing a broad range of healthcare services, specializing in obstetrics and women’s services. Prattville Baptist Hospital is an acute care, community hospital with 85 licensed beds, offering a full range of health services to residents of Autauga and Elmore counties. In addition to comprehensive hospital-based services, it also offers outpatient specialties such as diabetes, breast health, wound care, neurosciences, home health, hospice, sleep disorders, mental health, speech and hearing and physical rehabilitation.

Baptist Health serves nearly 70 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. With more than 4,000 employees, Baptist Health is also central Alabama’s largest non-governmental employer. Baptist Health was recently named a Thomson Reuters Top 15 Health System, a distinction that recognizes the nation’s top 15 health systems for setting industry benchmarks for excellence across the healthcare spectrum. Baptist Health was the only system in Alabama to receive this prestigious recognition. For more information, visit www.baptistfirst.org.www.baptistfirst.org.


Awards

Baptist Health

2012 Thomson Reuters 15 Top Health Systems

This award recognizes the nation’s top 15 health systems for setting industry benchmarks for excellence across the healthcare spectrum. Impressively, Baptist Health was the only health system in Alabama to receive this prestigious recognition. Selection for the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems award is performance based and relies solely on unbiased statistical and clinical results. The 2012 study found that the top 15 health systems:

Saved more lives and caused significantly fewer patient complicationsFollowed industry-recommended standards of care more closelyRanked higher in patient safetyRelease patients half a day soonerScored significantly better on overall patient satisfactionProvide an overall superior level of clinical care with better patient outcomes

Top 100 Hospitals by Thomson Reuters (2011)

Baptist Health has been named in Thomson Reuters’ annual 100 Top Hospitals: Health System Benchmarks Study identifying the top U.S. health systems based on quality of care, efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Baptist Medical Center South

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

The award recognizes Baptist Health’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment for at least 24 months according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Gold Plus Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award

The recognition signifies that Baptist South has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart failure patients with 85 percent compliance for at least 24 months to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology secondary prevention guidelines for heart failure patients.

American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Silver Quality Achievement Award

The award recognizes Baptist South’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield

This distinction was given after it was determined that Baptist Medical Center South met criteria for selection. Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care provide a full range of cardiac services, including inpatient cardiac care, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, coronary artery bypass graft surgery and percutaneous coronary interventions. Facilities must also be fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield created the nationwide Blue Distinction program with two goals in mind--first to engage consumers to make more informed healthcare choices and second to work with providers to improve quality outcomes and affordability.

Excellence in Vascular Surgery

Baptist Medical Center South has been named No. 1 in Alabama for vascular surgery and was ranked in the top 10 percent in the U.S.

Baptist Medical Center East

Top 100 Hospitals by Thomson Reuters (2012, 2010)

Baptist Medical Center East was named one of the 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. The award recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, financial performance and operational efficiency.

Baptist East was the only hospital in Alabama to receive this award in 2012.

Excellence in Patient Safety

Baptist Medical Center East is in the top 5 percent in the nation for patient safety.

2007 VHA Award

Baptist Medical Center East was a recipient of the 2007 VHA Leadership Award, which recognizes high-quality care that meets or exceeds national performance standards. Baptist Medical Center East was recognized for clinical excellence for implementation of Rapid Response Team improved outcomes.

Prattville Baptist Hospital

J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program

This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment by the hospital to provide “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience.” The distinction was determined by surveying recently discharged patients about their perceptions of their hospital visit and comparing the results to the national benchmarks established in the annual J.D. Power and Associates National Hospital Service Performance Study. The telephone-based research conducted among Prattville Baptist Hospital patients focused on five key areas of patient satisfaction with the patient’s overall experience. These areas of focus were speed and efficiency; dignity and respect; comfort; information and communication; and emotional support.

Employer of Choice

In October 2007, Prattville Baptist Hospital received the Employer of Choice® award.

The hospital met a number of criteria that evaluates the culture of the organization, leadership, care of people, growth and opportunity, human resource processes, job/role/process design and growing the next generation.

Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll

Prattville Baptist Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll in 2015. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Jan 11, 2025  
Warehouse/Materials Supervisor - ( 20-7178-SUPER-112224 ) Description Baptist 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. Supervises distribution functions within a Baptist Health facility. These functions include, but are not limited. To, maintaining appropriate levels of medical supplies, maintaining appropriate levels of emergency inventory, providing a communications link between Logistics Support and all user departments, maintaining the integrity, of all Materials Management systems and providing adequate supervision for all facility Distribution and or Receiving, Technicians. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent. Prior experience in a distribution setting - preferably in a healthcare setting. Use of materials handling...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Medical Staff Coordinator - ( 29-8188-MSC-9324-1 ) Description Baptist 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. The Medical Staff Coordinator shall works with Administration, Quality Management, Medical Staff Office staff, Hospital, and ancillary hospital personnel. This individual shall direct and conduct administrative support; as well as to provide resources needed for the Medical Staff, Allied Health Professionals, and Special Limited Staff, enabling them to fulfill their duties and obligations as defined by national regulatory agencies and the Hospital and Medical Staff procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned as needed. Qualifications Degree in Business Administration or equivalent or have at least 2 years...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Practice Manager II - Prattville Primary Care - ( 26-6485-PMII-110424 ) Description Baptist 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. The Manager, Physician Practices II shall manage the daily operations of an employed physician clinic within the Baptist Health Physician Group. The Manager is responsible for the clinic?s operations, personnel management, staff training, ancillary services, financial management, purchasing/inventory, records management, quality improvement, corporate compliance, facility and equipment maintenance, and clinic physician relations. The Manager has functional supervision of all front-office and back-office staff and displays a positive rapport and professionalism with all customers. This individual shall provide...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Assistant Director Patient Access Services - ( 20-8108-ADIR-112724 ) Description Baptist 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. The Assistant Director, Patient Access will oversee patient access operations at assigned facilities including Emergency Room, Outpatient, Inpatient, Guest Services/Information Desk, Financial Counselor, and Cashier. The Assistant Director will ensure assigned facilities are compliant with improvement and throughput initiatives. This individual will work collaboratively with the System Director and facility leaders to develop Patient Access plans and improvement processes. The Assistant Director will manage assigned Managers and Supervisors. Additionally, the Assistant Director shall provide leadership and...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Healthcare Engineering Facility Manager - ( 20-8105-MGR-8823 ) Description Baptist 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. The Engineering Manager oversees the maintenance staff, facilities budget, the building, grounds and equipment (HVAC, plumbing, etc.), and provides oversight for all contracted service personnel at Baptist Medical Campuses. The Facilities Manager ensures preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment are done properly and in a timely manner. This individual is responsible for safety drills, codes and necessary staff training, serves on the Safety Committee and ensures compliance with Joint Commission environment of care requirements. Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent required....
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Patient Accommodation RN - PRN - ( 20-8158-RN-081921-4 ) Description Baptist 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. Responsible for ensuring the daily operations of the department. The primary department function is to secure bed placement utilizing clinical and critical thinking skills to admit non emergent patients and to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments within and outside the hospital to assure the appropriate bed assignments and transfer arrangements are made. Promotes positive customer service skills while ensuring that all patient demographics and financial information is accurate in order to have a positive outcome for the facility. He or she will support the delivery of safe, effective, high quality and...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Application Coordinator - PBO Business Office - ( 26-8109-AC-102921 ) Description Baptist 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. Responsible for ensuring accuracy and effective use of Cerner RevCycle, Centricity, Medisys and all supporting systems of the PBO for Baptist Health. The position will have a working knowledge of systems and verification of data for reporting, such as departmental revenue, RVU data, Physician Dashboards, DNFB and ATB integrity and other report integrity. Create reports as required and interacts with senior management to influence decision making based on accurate Revenue Cycle reports. Interacts with Decision Support with report review, interpretation and IT for management of Help Desk tickets, system upgrades...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Financial Clearance Analyst - PRN - ( 29-8108-1532-090723 ) Description Baptist 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. The Financial Clearance Analyst is responsible for ensuring accounts are financially cleared prior to service. The Analyst demonstrates proficiency in all phase of financial clearance including: scheduling, insurance verification, price estimation, verifying and obtaining authorizations, pre-certification, and medical necessity. The position will maintain a proficient understanding of third party payer regulations and guidelines for assigned service lines, including a working knowledge of medical necessity and authorization requirements. The Analyst will determine benefit and coverage levels and connect patients with...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Patient Service Coordinator - OrthoNow - PRN - ( 26-6480-PSC-120524-2 ) Description Baptist 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. The Patient Service Coordinator, OrthoNow shall be responsible to provide coverage in the registration, scheduling, and financial counseling areas. This individual shall assist with patient and customer check in, verification of insurance and demographics, and monitor the need for pre-certs and/or pre-authorizations. The Coordinator will also assist with the direction of patient flow, assessment of patient financial payment obligations, collection and posting of payments, including co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance amounts received from patients at the time of service. Additionally, the Coordinator shall...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Patient Registration Specialist - Behavioral Health - ( 26-6472-PRS-071624 ) Description Baptist 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. Dependent upon assignment within the department, responsibilities may include preregistration, registration, payer identification and verification, referral to financial counseling, and point of service collections. Vital functions include: timely, accurate and complete data gathering and entry in the computer systems of patient demographic and benefit information, verification of benefits eligibility and limitations, coordination of benefits, determination and collection of patient's financial responsibility at the point of service, and satisfaction of regulatory requirements, medical necessity...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Discharge Planner / MSW - Part time days - ( 20-8136-MSWP-052424 ) Description Baptist 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. The Discharge Planner shall coordinate care of an assigned caseload of patients through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals to facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, as well as financial outcomes. This individual shall be responsible for providing a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive human service needs through communication and available resources. This position may have...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
Recruiter - Human Resources - ( 29-8111-REC-62223 ) Description Baptist 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. Screens applications for clerical, professional, service, technical and non licensed nursing positions to refer qualified candidates; maintains contact with department managers to determine recruiting needs; coordinates advertising for recruitment purposes; assists with selection of best candidates and coordinates employment, physical, and orientation for new hires; provides input on recruitment and retention issues for assigned departments; and answers employees and manager's questions regarding policies and procedures. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, management or related major; or equivalent...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 08, 2025  
System Utilization Review Nurse Manager - ( 29-8136-MGMT-011224 ) Description Baptist 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. The RN – Utilization Review Nurse Manager shall manage the daily Utilization Review and Appeals Management processes for the facilities within Baptist Health. This individual shall administer policies and operational procedures necessary to coordinate the resources needed for utilization review and appeal management. Additionally, the Manager shall be responsible for allocation and management of human resources in assigned departments. The Manager is responsible to manage a team of Utilization Review and Appeal Management Specialists, to develop and implement utilization review protocols, and collaborate with...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
Managed Care Development Coordinator - ( 29-8164-MC-042324 ) Description The Managed Care Development Coordinator is responsible for negotiating, implementing and managing contracts with managed care organizations, insurance companies and other third party payers. This role involves ensuring that contracts are compliant with regulatory requirements, optimizing contract terms to benefit the organization and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. The Coordinator will be key to reviewing proposed changes to reimbursement with payers in order to model and assess impact. They will serve as a subject matter expert related to payer contract terms, requirements and expected payment. · Contract Management o Review and analyze contract proposals, amendments and renewals o Ensure contracts are compliant with regulatory requirements and organizational policies o Develop and implement strategies to improve contract terms and rates o Load payer contract terms in Managed care...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
PBH Admin Supervisor PRN - ( 24-6170-AS-21022 ) Description Baptist 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. The Clinical Supervisor is a member of the Nursing Service Leadership Team and is responsible for assuring quality patient care. The Clinical Supervisor serves as an expert clinician, role model, consultant, change agent, and facilitator for all staff. The Clinical Supervisor also has responsibility and authority to direct the Nursing Service Department in the absence of the Directors and the Chief Nursing Officer. The Clinical Supervisor will support the Baptist Health System and Nursing Strategic Plans within the framework of the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. Qualifications Graduate of NLN accredited school of...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
Patient Accommodation RN - Bed Control - ( 20-8158-RN-4162024-1 ) Description Baptist 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. Responsible for ensuring the daily operations of the department. The primary department function is to secure bed placement utilizing clinical and critical thinking skills to admit non emergent patients and to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments within and outside the hospital to assure the appropriate bed assignments and transfer arrangements are made. Promotes positive customer service skills while ensuring that all patient demographics and financial information is accurate in order to have a positive outcome for the facility. He or she will support the delivery of safe, effective, high...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
ER Case Manager full time - ( 21-8136-ERCM-111224 ) Description Baptist 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. The RN ? Case Management will be utilized as either Utilization Management or as Discharge Planning. The Case Manager tasked with discharge planning shall coordinate care of an assigned caseload of patients through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other health professionals to facilitate efficient utilization of clinical resources, optimal clinical and continuing care, as well as financial outcomes. This individual shall be responsible for providing a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual?s and...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
Patient Financial Services - Project Manager - ( 1703 ) Description Baptist 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. The PFS Project Manager is responsible for the analysis, testing, management and implementation of projects involving Patient Financial Services. This position is required to analyze proposed changes in systems, processes and workflows to fully understand any positive or negative implications from beginning to end and specifically related to the PFS department. Proposed changes and analysis are presented to leadership to assist in decision making to ensure all aspects are considered. The Project manager works with all other areas to understand changes being proposed that could potentially have downstream effects. Project...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
Financial Info Counselor - ( 20-8173-FC-111124 ) Description Baptist 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. The Financial Information Counselor shall be responsible for verification and discussion of patient's insurance benefits, treatment costs estimates, and other business forms as needed for treatment and imaging services. The Counselor shall complete financial counseling services for all patients. The Counselor will advise patients of their financial responsibility, collect payments, and initiate any financial assistance applications and forms as needed. Those Financial Information Counselors at MCC will also work with providers and other clinical staff to secure prior authorizations of services, and maintaining the process for...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA
Jan 05, 2025  
Financial Clearance Analyst Team Lead - ( 29-8108-1533-121724 ) Description Baptist 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. The Financial Clearance Analyst, Team Lead shall be responsible to ensure accounts are financially cleared prior to service. This individual will be proficient in all phases of financial clearance which would include scheduling, insurance verification, price estimation, verifying and obtaining authorizations, pre-certification, and medical necessity. The Team Lead shall maintain a proficient understanding of third party payer regulations and guidelines for assigned service lines, including a working knowledge of medical necessity and authorization requirements. This individual will determine benefit and coverage...
Baptist Health Montgomery, AL, USA