Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

RCM Holdco; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 RCM Inc. in Kokomo, IN, is hiring a Patient Registration Customer Service Representative for the hospital's front desk. You'll welcome patients, collect information, and guide them through the registration process in a fast-paced environment.

This on-site role offers hourly pay ranging from $16.12 to $23.21, with required background checks, drug testing, and vaccination compliance. No healthcare background needed—training is provided to help you grow in a patient-first healthcare career.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple computer systems to register patients efficiently.
• Answer phones and gather information quickly and accurately.
• Assist patients who may be ill, anxious, or confused.
• Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details (with training!).
• Adapt to interruptions from clinical teams during urgent care situations.
• Build rapport and ease patient concerns in real time.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About R1

At R1, we're transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.

All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We're a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what's next for R1 and the future of healthcare.

Location & Shift

Location: Ascension St Vincent Kokomo

Shift: ED Every Sat/Sun 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Role Summary

As a Patient Registration Customer Service Representative in Patient Registration, you will be the first friendly face patients meet when they check into the hospital. You'll:

• Help patients navigate the registration process
• Answer questions with confidence, clarity, and compassion
• Gather accurate information quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Build trust with patients during moments when they may be scared, confused, or overwhelmed

No healthcare background? No problem. We'll train you every step of the way—and this role is a fantastic launchpad for a growing healthcare career.

Why You'll Love This Job

• Make a Real Difference: Patients lean on you for support and reassurance. You'll be more than a data collector - you'll be a calm, helpful presence during stressful times.
• Learn Healthcare from the Ground Up: From insurance basics to hospital workflows, you'll gain valuable knowledge and skills that open the door to long‑term career growth.
• Fast‑Paced, Never Boring: You'll move between computer screens, phone calls, and in‑person interactions - balancing accuracy with compassion while working alongside clinicians and emergency staff.
• Supportive Team Environment: We're invested in your professional journey. You'll be surrounded by teammates who have your back and leaders who want to see you succeed.

What You'll Do Day‑to‑Day

• Work across multiple computer systems to register patients efficiently
• Answer phones and gather information quickly and accurately
• Assist patients who may be ill, anxious, or confused
• Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details (with training!)
• Adapt to interruptions from clinical teams during urgent care situations
• Build rapport and ease patient concerns in real time

This isn't a sit-back-and-relax desk job—you'll be on your feet, thinking fast, and making a real impact.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong customer service experience
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements

Preferred

• Medical or healthcare experience (but not required!)

Compensation

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $16.12 - $23.21 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Additional Information

The healthcare system is always evolving - and it's up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you'll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.

Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team - including offering a competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

R1 RCM Inc. ("the Company") is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company's employment practices , including