Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Heart Patient Registration Specialist 1 is responsible for timely, accurate patient access by completing registration, check-in, and financial intake across assigned areas. You will collect demographic and insurance data, verify coverage, explain payment options, and witness necessary consent forms to support compliant billing and a positive patient experience.

In this role you will also prepare cost estimates, identify self-pay patients, and refer them to financial counseling resources

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous clerical, customer service, or healthcare-related experience preferred.
• Meets legal age requirement (19 years of age) to witness patient consents.

Responsibilities

• Registers and admits patients in person, by phone, or at the bedside by collecting and entering complete demographic and insurance information.
• Verifies insurance coverage, identifies payer requirements, and escalates authorization or coverage issues as appropriate.
• Explains payment policies, financial responsibility, and available payment options; collects copays, deductibles, and other required payments.
• Obtains, reviews, and witnesses required registration and financial consent forms.
• Prepares and provides patient cost estimates when applicable.
• Identifies uninsured, underinsured, or self-pay patients and refers them to financial counseling resources.
• Maintains accurate patient records, updates account information, and documents relevant notes in the electronic medical record.
• Supports departmental operations by answering phones, managing work queues, assembling patient documents, and following downtime procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bryan Heart Patient Registration Specialist 1 is responsible for timely, accurate patient access by completing registration, check-in, and financial intake across assigned areas. You will collect demographic and insurance data, verify coverage, explain payment options, and witness necessary consent forms to support compliant billing and a positive patient experience.

In this role you will also prepare cost estimates, identify self-pay patients, and refer them to financial counseling resources