Customer Service - Patient Registration

Location: LifePoint Rutherford Regional Hospital

About the role

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. At R1, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that blends advanced technology with real-world service to create exceptional patient experiences. As a Patient Access Representative you will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they receive fast, compassionate, and accurate access to care. This is more than registration — it’s a frontline healthcare customer service role where you directly impact patient experience, hospital operations, and revenue cycle success.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assist patients and families with the check-in process working across multiple computer systems to register patients efficiently
• Answer phones and gather accurate patient information quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Support timely access to care by minimizing delays in registration and answer questions with confidence, clarity, and compassion
• Build trust with patients during moments when they may be ill, anxious, confused, or overwhelmed
• Navigate diverse insurance plans and coverage details, enter demographics and medical data, collect co-pays and provide cost estimates when applicable
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care teams to ensure smooth patient flow

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements

Skills

• Exceptional customer service experience, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly with high attention to detail
• Comfortable with shifting priorities based on patient needs
• Experience with patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus (but not required)

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth within R1
• Team environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient experience
• Meaningful work supporting patients during urgent and emotional moments
• Competitive benefits package

Pay

$14.50 - $18.99 per hour

Schedule

PRN, as needed, minimum required hours a month 48, 24 on call, additional shifts available