Registration Specialist (Dental)

HealthFirst Bluegrass; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFirst Bluegrass is seeking a Registration Specialist Clerk- Dental who can greet patients, register them for clinic services, and support the front desk with bilingual Spanish-English skills.

You will collect demographics, insurance and income information, determine eligibility, schedule appointments, process records, manage billing and payments, and ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Background check and Drug Screening required.
• Conversing in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients as receptionist and collect forms.
• Register clients/patients by collecting demographic, insurance, and income information to determine eligibility.
• Schedule initial and return appointments.
• Process patient records and maintain patient flow.
• Assemble forms to create medical records.
• Enter and retrieve information on computer; report routine statistics.
• File charts and assist with archiving.
• Process patient billing and reconcile cash receipts daily.
• Monitor inventory levels of supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Answer phones and direct callers to locations for service.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference every day? Our team at HealthFirst Bluegrass is growing, and we’re looking for a Registration Specialist Clerk- Dental who’s ready to bring warmth, energy, and bilingual (Spanish-English) skills to our front desk!

You’ll be the first smile our patients see — greeting, registering, and supporting them through their healthcare journey. If you love community outreach, teamwork, and meaningful work, this is the place for you!

• High school diploma or GED
• Background check and Drug Screening required
• Must be fluent in conversing in Spanish & English

Summary

As the welcoming face of our organization, you will provide outstanding customer service and administrative support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Administrative Support

• Act as patient/client receptionist. Greet patients, initiates and distributes appropriate forms
• Register clients/patients for clinic services/programs by obtaining and verifying required demographic, insurance and financial information including income information to determine eligibility for services/ pay status based on established standards
• Schedule initial and return appointments
• Process patient records, maintains patient flow during clinic sessions
• Assemble various forms required by program and service standards to record client information and services rendered to establish a medical record
• Operate a computer terminal to enter, store and retrieve information; compile records; and report routine statistical information
• File charts, master cards and reports. Assist with archiving of charts
• Collect and processes clinical service fees. Including: reconcile daily cash collected with receipts issued, cash drawer, encounter forms or other billing documents, and computer-generated reports; forward cash and receipts to Accounting on a daily basis for deposit; and process patient billing information
• Requisition, control and monitor inventory levels of supplies and materials and maintain files, records and laboratory logs
• Stock exam rooms as needed
• Answer telephone, provides information, take messages, greet the public and direct them to office locations for service or assistance

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED;
• Background check and drug screening required prior to hiring.
• Conversing in English and Spanish

If you are bilingual, service-oriented, and committed to helping others, we encourage you to apply. Come be part of a team where your skills, compassion, and dedication help make quality healthcare accessible to everyone.