Registration Specialist

Job Summary

The Registration Specialist is responsible for check-in, preregistration, registration, preadmission, and admission. These functions include but are not limited to obtaining accurate and thorough demographic information, responsibility for adhering to compliance with CMS, government payors, commercial and third party payors, EMTALA, and The Joint Commission rules and regulations and ensuring compliance, requirements, benefit verification, preauthorization requirements, signatures on consent for treatment, co-pay collection and other payments on previous balances, obtaining information, pictures and signature on HIPAA forms, issuing Medicare/Tricare Important Messages and Patient Rights and Responsibilities.

Job Details And Requirements

• Shift: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certification & Licensures: N/A
• Experience: Two years of experience in a business, billing, or healthcare scheduling/registration/admissions setting preferred
• Skills: Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and software programs is essential
• Additional Requirements: Must maintain a professional and courteous manner in dealing with customers and staff in all manners of communication. Must demonstrate appropriate and timely independent judgment.

Additional Information

Why Work at Saint Francis? Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12-bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience. Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306-bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission: To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision: To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values: Integrity, Stewardship, Faith, Hope, Joy, Compassion, Excellence, Dignity.

Total Rewards

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

Retail retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.