Patient Registration Representative

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Patient Registration Rep to warmly welcome patients and visitors, manage registration duties, verify insurance, and advocate for patient needs. You will support clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure a smooth intake and access to care.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, excellent communication, and reliable service in a fast-paced environment. On-site position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent telephone, in-person, and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Register patients face-to-face and preregister.
• Verify insurance eligibility and handle cash collections.
• Update patient and insurance information accurately.
• Respond to inquiries and advocate for patient needs.
• Provide efficient customer relationship management to build loyalty.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Telephone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC training

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Join our team at Henry Ford St. John, located in Detroit, near Mack and Moross. Our department is dedicated to providing exceptional patient registration services, ensuring a seamless experience for all patients and visitors. We are a dynamic team focused on delivering efficient, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

As a Patient Registration Rep, you will be the welcoming face and voice of Henry Ford Health, ensuring all patients receive a seamless and compassionate registration experience. You will support patients, visitors, and clinical/non-clinical staff by managing registration activities, verifying insurance eligibility, and advocating for patient needs. Your role is crucial in creating a positive first impression and ensuring smooth access to care.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Follow standard operating procedures for patient registration, including face-to-face check-in and preregistration.
• Confirm insurance eligibility and manage cash collections.
• Update patient registration and insurance information accurately.
• Respond to inquiries from callers and customers, advocating on their behalf to meet their needs.
• Provide efficient and effective customer relationship management, instilling loyalty and anticipating needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors effectively over the telephone, in person, and in writing.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience related to patient admitting, registration, and/or insurance eligibility and verification in a hospital or medical office setting.
• EPIC training/experience and familiarity with insurance payor systems and ICD-10 medical terminology.

Additional Information

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative, mission-driven work and continuous learning opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.