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Front Office Registrar

Optimus Health Care, Bridgeport, CT, United States


Overview
Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care! Are you passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care? At Optimus Health Care, the largest provider of primary care services in Fairfield County, we’re looking for a dedicated and customer-focused Front Office Registrar to join our team in Bridgeport, CT. With locations across Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is simple: to be a lifelong healthcare partner committed to improving the wellness of our communities—and it starts with people like you. As a Front Office Registrar, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive patient experience and ensuring smooth clinic operations. You’ll work closely with providers, nurses, and clinical staff to support efficient patient flow and accurate registration.

Responsibilities

Customer Service: Welcome and assist patients with professionalism, warmth, and respect

Create a positive and comfortable experience for all patients

Answer questions and guide patients to appropriate services

Prepare welcome materials for new patients

Patient Registration & Scheduling: Collect and update patient demographic and insurance information

Ensure accurate and timely patient check-in/check-out

Schedule appointments and maintain provider schedules (18–20 patients/day target)

Obtain required documentation (HIPAA, consent forms, etc.)

Assist with sliding scale applications and required documentation

Insurance Verification & Pre-Work: Verify insurance coverage, copays, deductibles, and authorizations

Review schedules in advance to ensure readiness for upcoming visits

Contact patients with appointment reminders and payment expectations

Prepare and scan all required documents within 24 hours

Payments & Administrative Support: Collect copays and outstanding balances

Balance and close daily payment journals

Coordinate with billing for accounts with outstanding balances

Support workflow improvements and patient flow initiatives

Qualifications

High School Diploma required (associate’s degree preferred)

Minimum 2 years of experience (healthcare setting strongly preferred)

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Strong customer service and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Bilingual required: English/Spanish OR English/Haitian Creole

Why Join Optimus

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Meaningful work serving the community

Competitive compensation

Excellent health & welfare benefits

Schedule Requirements

Full-time position

Participation in late evening and Saturday rotations required

Equal Opportunity Employer
Optimus Health Care is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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