Patient Access & Registration Specialist I

Methodist Physicians Clinic; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Patient Access Clerk at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. The role focuses on registering patients, verifying insurance eligibility, and collecting at the point of service to support efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include creating and updating patient records, following EMTALA guidelines, and referring complex cases to financial counselors as needed. This position requires strong customer service and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Previous health care registration, customer service, insurance or billing experience required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Registers and dismisses patients in a courteous, timely manner.
• Verifies payer source/eligibility and collects at point of service.
• Creates accurate patient records and ensures data accuracy in registration.
• Notifies financial counselors when appropriate and explains patient financial responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Outlook/Word/Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Patient Access Clerk at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. The role focuses on registering patients, verifying insurance eligibility, and collecting at the point of service to support efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include creating and updating patient records, following EMTALA guidelines, and referring complex cases to financial counselors as needed. This position requires strong customer service and basic computer skills.