Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration
About The Position
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. Location: Ascension Providence Health Center, Waco, TX Emergency Department Shift: 7am – 7pm; Work Mon-Tue, off Wed-Thu, work Fri-Sun (Week 1), then off Mon-Tue, work Wed-Thu, off Fri-Sun (Week 2). Repeat every 2 weeks. Are you passionate about helping people during critical moments while building a career in healthcare customer service? 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 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.
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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and meet vaccination requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience with patient access, medical registration, insurance verification, or front desk is a plus (but not required)
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 answering 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
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
