Emergency Department Patient Access Specialist

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Patient Access / Registration professional to register patients in the Emergency Department at Methodist Hospital. You will verify demographics, insurance eligibility, and collect payments at the point of service, while maintaining EMTALA guidelines and compassionate patient interactions.

Ideal candidates have health-care registration experience, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to coordinate with billing and clinical teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in health care registration and customer service required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in the Emergency Department in a courteous, timely manner.
• Verify payer source, eligibility, and update records in the registration system.
• Perform point of service collections and explain financial responsibilities.
• Coordinate with clinical staff and translate services when needed.
• Ensure EMTALA guidelines are followed during registration.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Data entry

EMTALA guidelines

Phone etiquette

Outlook

Cash handling / POS collections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Scanner / copier

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Patient Access / Registration professional to register patients in the Emergency Department at Methodist Hospital. You will verify demographics, insurance eligibility, and collect payments at the point of service, while maintaining EMTALA guidelines and compassionate patient interactions.

Ideal candidates have health-care registration experience, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to coordinate with billing and clinical teams in a fast-paced