Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Med Center Health; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking a Registration Clerk to efficiently register inpatients, outpatients, and ED patients. You will collect and enter patient information, explain facility policies, and collect payments.

The role requires accuracy and a strong emphasis on patient service and HIPAA compliance. The position involves coordinating with multiple departments, updating records in the computer system, and ensuring smooth admissions processes.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications/licensure: None required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain required demographic and insurance data and verifies information.
• Obtains information from physician offices and other resources to complete the registration process.
• Provides information on admissions, benefits, and payment policies and obtains signed acknowledgments.
• Collects payments such as co-pays, deposits, and self-pay balances and secures credit/financial aid forms.
• Obtains required insurance authorizations and completes necessary documentation.
• Reviews and enters departmental patient charges and completes the registration forms and labels.
• Responds to scheduling changes and assists in other areas of registration as needed.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Medical office experience

HIPAA compliance

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Med Center Health is seeking a Registration Clerk to efficiently register inpatients, outpatients, and ED patients. You will collect and enter patient information, explain facility policies, and collect payments.

The role requires accuracy and a strong emphasis on patient service and HIPAA compliance. The position involves coordinating with multiple departments, updating records in the computer system, and ensuring smooth admissions processes.