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US-Patient Registration Rep

R1 RCM · Appleton, WI · $16.00–$21.10 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you listened to someone's fears or concerns and helped them feel better.

What they are checking: Whether they listen for feelings as well as facts, which this posting calls out directly.

Tell me about a time you had to multitask with phones and people in front of you.

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize calmly when several things need attention.

How do you learn new technology quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they are a quick study, which the posting asks for.

What would you do

This shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 to 3:30. What appeals to you about that schedule?

What they are checking: Whether the schedule fits their life, which predicts reliable attendance.

A patient asks you a medical question during registration. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they know to stay in their role and connect the patient with clinical staff.

How would you feel working in a hospital or lab where you may see illness and injuries?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly considered the setting so it does not overwhelm them.

A patient is upset about a long wait. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they acknowledge frustration and keep patients informed without making promises they cannot keep.

Are you up to date on required vaccinations, or able to become so?

What they are checking: Whether they meet hospital health requirements so they can start on time.

About the work

How fast and accurate is your typing, and how do you keep errors low while talking with a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can type and talk at once without data mistakes.

Why does it matter to get each detail right when you register a patient?

What they are checking: Whether they see how registration errors cause billing and care problems later.

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The full job description

As published by R1 RCM.

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. As our Patient Registration -Customer Service Representative , you’ll work to help our patients check into the hospital. It’s fast-paced on occasion and you’ll be the person they rely on to answer questions during registration. You’ll build trust in these interactions by collecting information accurately and quickly but also by listening with compassion - not just to hear information, but to address their fears, concerns, and questions. Shift Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. To thrive in this job, you’ll need to be a confident multi-tasker who is a quick study with technology and can type and answer phones. You don’t need to have any previous experience or knowledge in healthcare. Since this is a hospital/lab environment, you will need to be prepared to see illness and injuries. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your healthcare career. You must also be up to date on all vaccinations, pass a drug test, and pass a background check prior to hire. Here’s what you can expect working in Patient Registration (Customer Service): • Working on computers and answering phones to intake information in a busy environment. You’ll work across multiple screens collecting details that must be input correctly between physician and nurse check-ins. You should feel comfortable working across multiple programs and typing as quickly as patients can talk. You will work around clinicians interrupting the registration process for emergent clinical care. • Helping people who may be very ill or worried. We’re not human computers intaking information. Patients need you to be there for them and listen carefully to ease their anxiety. You’ll ask follow-up questions and build rapport in real time. • Fast-paced work environment, often on your feet assisting patients complete their registration. While collecting patient and insurance information may seem straightforward, there is a lot of variation in health plans and coverage, that will require knowledge through training. While the data you collect may be predictable, the people you’ll get it from aren’t. You must work quickly and expect the unexpected. This is not a casual desk job. • A team you can rely on. We care about your progress toward career goals. This is just the first step of your healthcare career at R1 RCM Inc. Essential Responsibilities •Utilization of technology to support patient registration. •Routes written communications as appropriate. •Communicates with others in person, by telephone, and/or email utilizing various communication technologies. •Will receive patients and visitors and handle general inquiries. •Determines work priorities on assigned shifts. •Assist with supporting associates on new procedures and duties to be performed. •Performs other duties as assigned by Patient Access Manager or Team Lead as needed. Education Level High School - Equivalent experience will be considered Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED • Excellent customer service experience Preferred Skills: • Medical experience Experience Level No experience required Licenses and Certifications Not Specified Skills Not Specified Physical Demands •Sitting •Standing •Extended Computer Usage •Walking Work Environment •Well-lit •On-site •Noise Level -Quite •Climate Controlled 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. The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career. Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package. R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance. 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