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Specialist-Registration I
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$43,672 / year median in Indiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Specialist-Registration I Job Description Overview Schedule & Location Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rotating late shift until 7:00 PM Rotating Saturday shift from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Riley Pediatrics Muncie Position Overview This role serves as the first point of contact for patients and is critical to delivering an exceptional patient experience. Responsibilities include patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling appointments, answering phones, medical records management, and maintaining accurate demographic and financial information to support patient care and reimbursement. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service, communication, and computer skills, along with the ability to learn and retain complex insurance and registration processes. Top Responsibilities Deliver outstanding customer service to patients and visitors Answer incoming calls and appropriately direct patients and visitors Register patients accurately, including insurance verification and demographic updates Check patients in and out for appointments Schedule appointments for six physicians Maintain medical records, including scanning and documentation Explain department/hospital policies and charges Collaborate closely with clinical staff to ensure seamless patient care and operations Benchmarks for Success 3 Months Demonstrate progress learning registration and insurance processes Perform duties with some oversight and guidance 6 Months Independently complete patient registration processes Effectively manage scheduling responsibilities with minimal oversight 1 Year Demonstrate mastery of front-office functions Adapt confidently to changing processes and responsibilities Serve as a reliable and knowledgeable member of the team Skills for Success Required High School Diploma/GED is required. Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting. Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding preferred. Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred. Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Preferred Previous medical office experience Knowledge of insurance verification and healthcare registration processes Experience with patient scheduling Medical records experience Strong customer service skills Excellent communication skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Culture & Onboarding Culture Fast-paced, busy medical office environment Team members are hardworking, dependable, and collaborative Success depends on strong communication between front-office and clinical staff Onboarding Completion of IU Health RS Orientation Hands-on, at-the-elbow training Training pace tailored to the new team member's learning needs We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.