Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Kentucky is seeking an Admissions Clerk to assist with patient registration, discharge, and related duties in Barbourville. You will greet patients, answer calls, relay information, and help manage admission workflows with accuracy.

The role requires knowledge of hospital paperwork, cash handling, and basic medical terminology. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months on-the-job training to attain proficiency in duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and perform receptionist duties.
• Provide hospital information and secure signatures as needed.
• Operate and manage communications systems (phones, paging, staff contact).
• Determine patient needs and coordinate admission or transfer as appropriate.
• Maintain inpatients roster and daily admission/discharge reporting.

Skills

Office equipment

Medical terminology (ICD-10/CPT)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Postage meter

Typewriter

Display terminal

Fax machine

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Kentucky is seeking an Admissions Clerk to assist with patient registration, discharge, and related duties in Barbourville. You will greet patients, answer calls, relay information, and help manage admission workflows with accuracy.

The role requires knowledge of hospital paperwork, cash handling, and basic medical terminology. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with on-the-job training available.