Registration Specialist - SBC

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc.; Southeastern Hills (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFirst Bluegrass is seeking a Registration Specialist to provide administrative and clinical support for school-based clinics and community health programs. You will greet patients, schedule and verify appointments, register patients, and maintain EMR records in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of clerical or clinical experience, with flexibility to work across clinic locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) and 1 year of clerical or clinical experience, or equivalent training/experience.
• Flexibility to work in both school clinics and main HealthFirst Bluegrass locations.
• If assigned to outreach, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients/clients, answer calls, and route messages.
• Schedule, verify, and confirm appointments with reminders and follow-ups.
• Register patients, verify insurance and determine eligibility for services.
• Collect service fees, reconcile daily transactions, and process billing.
• Maintain accurate patient health records in the EMR system.
• Support community outreach activities and collaborate with Fayette County Public Schools staff.
• Assist with first aid, vaccine storage/handling, referrals, and immunization entry.
• Room patients and record vitals when nursing staff is unavailable.
• Translate for providers and nurses if bilingual.

Skills

Reception

Customer service

EMR

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Join Our Mission-Driven Team at HealthFirst Bluegrass!

SBC Tates Creek High School, Lexington, KY, US

We are seeking a Registration Specialist to provide outstanding administrative and clinical support for our school-based clinics and community health programs. This role is essential to connecting patients with the care they need while ensuring a welcoming and organized environment.

What You’ll Do:

Serve as the first point of contact—greet patients/clients, answer calls, and route messages.

Schedule, verify, and confirm appointments, including reminders and follow-ups.

Register patients, verify insurance and financial information, and determine eligibility for services.

Collect service fees, reconcile daily transactions, and process billing.

Maintain accurate patient health records in the EMR system.

Support community outreach activities and collaborate with Fayette County Public Schools staff.

Assist with first aid, vaccine storage/handling, referrals, and immunization entry.

Room patients and record vitals when nursing staff is unavailable.

Translate for providers and nurses if bilingual.

Requirements:

High school diploma (or GED) and 1 year of clerical or clinical experience, or equivalent training/experience.

Flexibility to work in both school clinics and main HealthFirst Bluegrass locations.

If assigned to outreach, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Why Work With Us:

At HealthFirst Bluegrass, we believe healthcare is for everyone. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team making a real difference in the community—one patient at a time.

Location:

Fayette County, KY

Schedule:

Includes occasional Saturday clinic coverage

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive pay, full benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, service-focused environment.