Patient Registration Representative

St Claire; Morehead, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Claire Regional Med Center in Morehead, KY seeks a Patient Registration Representative to ensure accurate patient registration and billing data after the clinical encounter.

You will review, correct, and submit claims to support timely reimbursement, and coordinate with patients, payers, and internal teams to gather missing information. Responsibilities include maintaining registration and billing follow-up queues, resolving data errors, and mentoring staff to reduce recurring issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of experience in patient access, registration, billing, or revenue cycle operations.
• Experience in reviewing, correcting, and submitting claims to support reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a queue of accounts flagged for registration or billing follow-up.
• Review and correct denied or suspended claims due to registration or data issues.
• Contacts patients to collect or clarify insurance details and claim information.
• Collaborates with payers, employers, and other departments to obtain required documentation.
• Contributes to process improvements and meets KPIs for denial reduction and AR performance.

Skills

Patient registration

Billing accuracy

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Patient Registration RepresentativeApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: St. Claire Regional Med Center: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-000004317At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryResponsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of patient registration and billing data after the clinical encounter. Provides expertise in reviewing, correcting, and submitting claims to support timely and accurate reimbursement. Coordinates with patients, payers, and internal departments to collect missing information, resolve data errors, and reduce denials. Contributes to process improvements, mentors staff and supports revenue cycle performance by maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. ## Essential Functions• Maintains a queue or worklist of accounts flagged for registration or billing follow-up.• Independently review and correct claims and charge errors rejected, denied, or suspended due to registration or data issues.• Contacts patients to collect or clarify workers’ compensation, accident, or insurance details including claim numbers, employer, or authorization information.• Documents communications, tracks responses, and updates patient account records with accuracy.• Coordinates with employers, insurance carriers, attorneys, or adjusters to obtain required documentation.• Verifies and obtains subrogation or third-party liability information to support accurate billing.• Meets departmental KPIs for claim resolution, registration completeness, denial reduction, and accounts receivable performance.• Collaborates with registration, billing, clinical, coding, and customer service teams to ensure seamless information flow.• Provides feedback to frontline registration staff to reduce recurring data entry errors.• Participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance registration and billing accuracy.• Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Experience Requirement: 2–3 years of experience in patient access, registration, billing, or revenue cycle operationsAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures: N/A ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 1. Intermittent (10%-50%).B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never.C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%–50%).D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never to 2. Occasional (not a regular expectation).E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Intermittent (10%-50%).F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never.G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time) (typing, data entry, scanning).H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never.I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never.J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Rare.K. Job-related travel: 1. Never to 2. Occasional.L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time).M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never.N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time).O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time).P. Burns: 1. Never.Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never to 2. OccasionalR. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10%–50%).S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never.T. Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10%–50%).U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never.V. Please specify others: Exposure to communicable diseases. High-stress environment, frequent patient/family interactions, and potential exposure to traumatic situations. ## Physical DemandsThis position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The role also involves frequent standing while performing tasks and frequent walking throughout the work environment.**Department**:Patient Registration**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type:**Full time**Address**:222 Medical Circle**City, State**:Morehead, Kentucky