Front Desk - Senior Registration Associate – Amsterdam

St. Peter's Health Partners; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Amsterdam, NY seeks a Senior Registration Associate for the Outpatient Cardiology Office. You will handle front-end revenue cycle tasks, patient check-in/out, scheduling, and data collection while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

The role requires leadership, strong customer service, ability to manage multiple tasks, and experience in medical offices; associate degree preferred. Hourly pay range $18.50–$23.90, with pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Experience delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and register patients; check-in and check-out.
• Handle charge entry and claims processing.
• End of day processes and general duties (document processing, scanning, inbox monitoring).
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to regulations.
• Coordinate with providers and staff; mentor teammates as needed.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and obtain pre-authorizations/referrals as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Front Desk - Senior Registration Associate – Outpatient Cardiology Office - Amsterdam, NY - FT

Job Duties

Perform and coordinate front-end functions to ensure achievement of established revenue cycle metrics, consistent with excellence standards and practice workflows:

• Scheduling and registration
• Check-in
• Check-out
• Charge entry/claims
• End of day processes
• General duties including but not limited to:
  • Document processing
  • Scanning
  • Inbox monitoring

Responsibilities

• Ensure distribution of work throughout the team is sufficient to meet daily schedules
• Display leadership qualities
• Manages daily staffing needs in coordination with office and float pool managers
• Serve as a mentor and role model to all colleagues
• Schedules patient appointments to maximize patient access.
• Handles all incoming calls and directs appropriately.
• Registers patient, obtains necessary consent forms and patient demographic data.
• Collects co-pay at check-in/or check-out when applicable. Documents monies collected and generate patient receipts.
• Acts as liaison between patients and clinical staff; monitors for delays and informs patient.
• Schedules all follow-up appointments at check-out, including ancillary and/or diagnostic tests.
• Obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing for specialist office visits as assigned.
• Obtains referrals for specialist office visits.
• Consistently and accurately passes charges in accordance with office policies and procedures.
• Information Processing: Understands and performs parsing process on a daily basis to electronically file information into the Electronic Medical Record. Parses accurately in compliance with expected standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all team members to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Cross covers other areas needed

What you will need

• Strong leadership skills required
• Associate’s degree preferred, High School Diploma/Equivalent Required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office product and other computer applications
• Demonstrated experience with delivering successful customer service
• Demonstrated experience with handling multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Managing difficult customers respectfully and without confrontation
• Previous medical office experience preferred
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $23.90

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.