Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Jackson Purchase Medical Center; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & protections

Tuition & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is seeking a Registrar to support patient registration processes in Mayfield, Kentucky. You will gather and verify demographic, billing and clinical information, explain forms to patients, and coordinate with admitting staff to ensure smooth admission.

The role requires strong attention, ability to work under pressure, and effective communication with patients, families and medical teams. Full-time with comprehensive benefits and opportunity for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and enters demographic, billing and clinical information in registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents and educational handouts to patients or family members.
• Meets with patient or caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.
• Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and other personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is seeking a Registrar to support patient registration processes in Mayfield, Kentucky. You will gather and verify demographic, billing and clinical information, explain forms to patients, and coordinate with admitting staff to ensure smooth admission.

The role requires strong attention, ability to work under pressure, and effective communication with patients, families and medical teams. Full-time with comprehensive benefits and opportunity for growth are offered.