Patient Registration & Front Desk Specialist

UK King's Daughters; Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters Paintsville Primary Care seeks an on-site Patient Registration Assistant to greet patients, collect demographic and insurance data, schedule appointments, and support clerical operations with strict adherence to privacy policies.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient service, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure smooth admissions and referrals in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0–2 years of healthcare/clinical experience preferred
• Paid experience in a related field is considered for eligibility

Responsibilities

• Register patients with accurate demographic and insurance information.
• Verify health insurance and complete pre-certification when needed.
• Collect co-pays and other payments; balance cash daily.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and process referrals.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and documentation.
• Coordinate admissions, procedures, and referrals with clinical staff.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Cash handling

Phone etiquette

Scheduling

Privacy/compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UK King’s Daughters Paintsville Primary Care seeks an on-site Patient Registration Assistant to greet patients, collect demographic and insurance data, schedule appointments, and support clerical operations with strict adherence to privacy policies.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient service, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure smooth admissions and referrals in a community-focused setting.