Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Montgomery College; Jackson (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System seeks a Registration Specialist to manage check-in through admission, ensuring accurate demographics and HIPAA compliance. The role emphasizes timely processing and adherence to CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include insurance verification, co-pay collection, and efficient use of scheduling and referrals processes while delivering exceptional patient service and maintaining system workflows.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in business, billing, or healthcare scheduling/registration/admissions preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use clinical/administrative software.
• Professional, courteous communication with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Check-in, preregistration, registration, preadmission and admission duties.
• Collect demographic data, verify insurance and collect co-pays.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, government payors, and Joint Commission rules.
• Answer phones, scan documents, and maintain system work queues.
• Coordinate with scheduling, authorizations and referrals as needed.

Skills

Healthcare scheduling

Registration

Billing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Francis Healthcare System seeks a Registration Specialist to manage check-in through admission, ensuring accurate demographics and HIPAA compliance. The role emphasizes timely processing and adherence to CMS and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include insurance verification, co-pay collection, and efficient use of scheduling and referrals processes while delivering exceptional patient service and maintaining system workflows.