Registration Specialist - SBC at Healthfirst Bluegrass

Lexington, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

16.2

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Registration, Insurance Verification, Appointment Scheduling, Medical Billing, EMR Management, Patient Confidentiality, Clinical Support, Vital Signs Recording, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, Bilingual Translation

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Join Our Mission-Driven Team at HealthFirst Bluegrass! We are seeking a Registration Specialist to provide outstanding administrative and clinical support for our school-based clinics and community health programs. This role is essential to connecting patients with the care they need while ensuring a welcoming and organized environment. What You’ll Do: * Serve as the first point of contact—greet patients/clients, answer calls, and route messages. * Schedule, verify, and confirm appointments, including reminders and follow-ups. * Register patients, verify insurance and financial information, and determine eligibility for services. * Collect service fees, reconcile daily transactions, and process billing. * Maintain accurate patient health records in the EMR system. * Support community outreach activities and collaborate with Fayette County Public Schools staff. * Assist with first aid, vaccine storage/handling, referrals, and immunization entry. * Room patients and record vitals when nursing staff is unavailable. * Translate for providers and nurses if bilingual. Requirements: * High school diploma (or GED) and 1 year of clerical or clinical experience, or equivalent training/experience. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. * Knowledge of medical office operations and patient confidentiality. * Flexibility to work in both school clinics and main HealthFirst Bluegrass locations. * If assigned to outreach, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. * Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Why Work With Us: At HealthFirst Bluegrass, we believe healthcare is for everyone. Join a compassionate, mission-driven team making a real difference in the community—one patient at a time. 📍 Location: Fayette County, KY 🕒 Schedule: Includes occasional Saturday clinic coverage 💵 Pay & Benefits: Competitive pay, full benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, service-focused environment.

Responsibilities

The Registration Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patients, managing scheduling, insurance verification, and billing. Additionally, they provide clinical support such as recording vitals and maintaining electronic health records.