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Acting as the backbone of our organization, you’ll help support our commitment to total care as you build a career where you can realize your own potential.

Associate, Patient Registration

Primary Location Atlanta, Georgia Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Day Salary $32.2 - $40.51 / hour

Job Number 1374779 Date posted 08/07/2025

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Job Summary:

The Patient Registration Associate is the first point of contact for Kaiser Permanente members and visitors. Responsible for business functions related to patient registration and appointment scheduling. Leverages digital and non-digital platforms to handle Release of Information and Business Office processes. Provides exceptional member experiences and assists with insurance forms, benefits, and payment transactions. Addresses member concerns in a timely manner. Must be able to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist members with registration, verifying eligibility and updating demographic information, payment plans, and creating new accounts.
Process co-payment and regulatory front-end forms and assist members who qualify for Medical Financial Assistance by setting up qualifying services.
Utilizes available resources to determine patient account status and answers questions regarding co-pay, deductibles, co-insurance, and deposits, as applicable.
Provides explanation on member health plan portfolio, Kaiser Permanente services and business cycle, benefits, and clinic locations, as appropriate.
Proficient in Point of Service (POS), back-office copay, and outstanding balance (OSB) collection.
Practices proper cash handling, reconciliation, and end-of-day processes in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
Assist new members through the onboarding process.
Address and resolve member concerns.
Subject matter expert for support of customer service coordinator and handling escalated member concerns.
Greets members in the MOB at Kiosk general areas and assists with wayfinding.
Proficient in Health Connect as related to their job duties.
Manages complex appointment scheduling at the request of members/physicians, per established protocols, and provides pre-appointment instructions, as necessary.
Assists with patient navigation, as appropriate.
Adheres to record retention practices.
Documents quality issues and informs the appropriate personnel.
Follows appropriate procedures for medical and non-medical emergencies in the medical office building or campus.
Request and maintain supplies for the Kiosk and reception areas.
Support of back-office duties and projects (i.e. answering phones, calling nurse/lab tech for IVs, coordinating patient transport, coordination with ancillary services, including pharmacy, lab, and radiology, instrument delivery and inventory management, assist with ordering and stocking of linens and nutrition supplies, obtaining outside medical records, ordering referrals, scheduling appointments and stat tests, etc.).
May perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of experience in service-related field, such as patient registration, admitting, billing/collections, appointment scheduling, cash handling experience, and knowledge of managed care.

Minimum three (3) years of work experience involving cash handling or cash balance or reconciliation.

Minimum two (2) years of work experience using multiple business software applications simultaneously.

Education

Associates degree in customer care, office administration, healthcare or two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Must demonstrate exceptional customer service orientation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Successful completion of Customer Service Assessment.

Advanced computer skills MS Office Suite, including data entry experience and familiarity with general office equipment and software.

Conflict resolution skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within a health care setting preferred (i.e. insurance, managed care industry, medical terminology, Medical Assistant experience) preferred.

Knowledge of financial transactions preferred.

Knowledge of electronic medical record experience (i.e. EPIC) preferred.

Familiar with HIPAA guidelines (patient privacy) preferred.

Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment preferred.

Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Regional Office - 9 Piedmont Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Regional Office - 9 Piedmont - Reception/Cashier - 2808 Pay Range: $32.2 - $40.51 / hour Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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