Patient Registrar

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Some college preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year of experience working within a healthcare environment.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in patient registration and/or insurance eligibility and benefits.

• Experience with patient check-in/check-out, demographic updates, insurance verification, payment collection, and related patient access functions.

• Experience working directly with patients in a customer service-focused environment.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• None required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Basic PC and office technology skills.

• Comfortable learning and navigating electronic health record and practice management systems.

• Ability to accurately enter and update demographic, insurance, and patient information.

• eClinicalWorks experience preferred but not required; training will be provided.

• Familiarity with standard office equipment and administrative systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong customer service and patient service skills.

• Must be technologically comfortable and able to learn new systems quickly.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy.

• Some knowledge or training related to government payer rules and regulations.

• Some knowledge or training regarding third-party liability, Workers’ Compensation, and other payment sources and liabilities.

• Strong attention to detail when handling demographic, insurance, registration, and payment information.

• Professional and courteous communication with patients, visitors, providers, and team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients and visitors and provide professional, courteous front desk support.

• Register and pre-register patients for appointments and services.

• Complete patient check-in and check-out functions.

• Obtain and accurately enter patient demographic and insurance information.

• Review and update demographic and insurance information as needed.

• Verify insurance information and identify registration or coverage issues requiring escalation.

• Obtain required patient signatures and documentation during registration and arrival.

• Collect patient responsibility, copayments, and other applicable payments.

• Process, balance, and post patient payments accurately.

• Support appointment scheduling and related front desk coordination.

• Assist with referral-related administrative activities as needed.

• Maintain accurate patient notes and documentation in the electronic health record.

• Support administrative functions such as electronic filing, faxing, scanning, copying, and data entry.

• Coordinate with clinical and administrative team members to support efficient patient flow.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable organizational policies and procedures.

• Manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.