Patient Registration Specialist

Remote Jobs; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Russell, Kentucky, is seeking an entry-level Patient Registration Clerk. You will greet patients, collect demographics and insurance data, and schedule appointments while ensuring privacy and accuracy in medical records.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–2 years in healthcare settings; it may be paid on a full-time basis with standard office shifts. Training and onboarding will emphasize confidentiality and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.
• An 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.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients according to established workflows and ensures accurate entry of demographic and insurance information for medical records and billing.
• Verifies health insurance and completes pre-certification when necessary.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket payments, manages daily cash activities, and ensures proper balancing, verification, and deposit.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, completes patient referrals, and processes documentation in a timely and courteous manner.
• Manages office correspondence, medical record documentation, and processes information and medical records requests while maintaining confidentiality.
• Greets and assists patients, visitors, and staff, providing accurate information and directing them to appropriate destinations.
• Coordinates and schedules admissions, procedures, and bed assignments, collaborating with physicians and other departments.
• Assists with the orientation and development of employees, reviews and delegates daily tasks, and provides oversight of departmental processes.
• Monitors, audits, and works work queues, analyzes workflows, and ensures timely and accurate data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Russell, Kentucky, is seeking an entry-level Patient Registration Clerk. You will greet patients, collect demographics and insurance data, and schedule appointments while ensuring privacy and accuracy in medical records.

The role requires a high school diploma and 0–2 years in healthcare settings; it may be paid on a full-time basis with standard office shifts. Training and onboarding will emphasize confidentiality and customer service.