Patient Registration Representative

About the role

We are 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 Registration 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Experience in healthcare administration & patient access, exposure to revenue cycle, insurance processes, and hospital operations, opportunity for growth within R1, a team environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient experience, meaningful work supporting patients during urgent and emotional moments.

Pay

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $16.00 – $21.10 per hour. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Tuesday – Thursday: 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM