Registration Specialist- Jersey Shore

Compass Surgical Partners; Somers Point (NJ); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Surgical Partners is seeking a Registration Specialist for Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center in Somers Point, NJ. You will coordinate patient registration and front desk operations, serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and clinical teams.

Cross-training with surgical scheduling is included. Role hours are Tuesday through Friday, full-time at 32 hours per week, typically 5:45am to 2:15pm, with an expected start date in late August or early September.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare patient experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and scheduling/registration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately by verifying demographics, insurance coverage, benefits, prior authorizations, and required documentation.
• Review scheduling, referral, and insurance information; verify eligibility and determine authorization requirements.
• Conduct authorization research and validation through payer platforms and other systems.
• Communicate with referring offices, patients, physicians, and staff to obtain missing information and secure authorizations.
• Review and validate authorization approvals, dates, and CPT/ICD-10 codes for compliance.
• Document insurance verification, authorization status, and patient information in systems.
• Collect copayments, maintain patient records, and ensure confidentiality.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer calls, and coordinate front desk operations.
• Perform clerical duties including record maintenance and upkeep of reception areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows-based systems

Scheduling/registration platforms

Job description

Location: Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center

Address: 405 Bethel Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244

Website: https://jsasc.com/

Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center (Jersey Shore ASC) in Somers Point, New Jersey, is a modern outpatient surgery center featuring four operating rooms and a patient-centered approach to care. The center provides a cost-effective alternative to hospital-based surgery, offering services in orthopedic total joint replacement, sports medicine, podiatry, ophthalmology, spine surgery, pain management, and general surgery.

Fully compliant with New Jersey Department of Health, Medicare, and AAAHC standards, Jersey Shore ASC is partnered with Compass Surgical Partners to combine clinical excellence with industry-leading operational expertise. Dedicated to safety, comfort, and personalized care, the center delivers a seamless experience from pre-op through recovery.

Role Summary

The Registration Specialist supports a seamless perioperative experience by coordinating patient registration, and front desk operations. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, physicians, and clinical teams, ensuring accurate scheduling, registration, communication, and administrative support while maintaining a patient-centered, professional environment. Will cross train with surgical scheduling.

Tuesday-Friday, Full-time position (32 hours/week). Hours between 5:45am- 2:15pm.

Expected start date late August early September

What You’ll Do

Register patients accurately by verifying demographics, insurance coverage, benefits, prior authorizations, and required documentation to ensure scheduling and billing accuracy.

Review scheduling, referral, and insurance information; verify eligibility through Clariti, payer portals, and other verification resources; and determine authorization requirements for scheduled services.

Conduct authorization research and validation through payer and utilization management platforms, including eviCore, TurningPoint, Availity, PEAR, and other applicable systems.

Communicate with referring offices, patients, physicians, and staff to obtain missing information, secure required authorizations, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate patient care.

Review and validate authorization approvals, effective and expiration dates, and authorized CPT and ICD-10 codes to ensure compliance with payer requirements.

Document insurance verification, authorization status, and patient information in scheduling, registration, and electronic medical record systems.

Collect copayments, maintain patient records, and ensure confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Greet patients and visitors, answer and direct telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and coordinate front desk operations to support efficient workflow and customer service.

Perform clerical and administrative duties, including record maintenance, supply management, quality improvement, safety initiatives, and upkeep of reception and patient service areas.

Maintain current knowledge of insurance verification, authorization processes, and payer-specific requirements while performing other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; healthcare patient experience preferred

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based systems and scheduling/registration platforms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and frequent use of hands and arms

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or balance as needed

Why Compass Surgical Partners?

Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass’ experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com.

Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly at [e-mail].