Patient Access Representative

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan is seeking a Patient Access Representative to be the first contact for patients, ensuring a respectful and efficient registration process. You will verify insurance, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate records in our electronic health system.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and about one year in healthcare or patient access, with strong data entry skills, familiarity with payers, and a commitment to HIPAA privacy and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in healthcare/patient access preferred with knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation, payer knowledge, and real-time insurance eligibility verifications.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and schedule appointments using multiple healthcare systems.
• Process medical records and resolve registration or insurance discrepancies.
• Communicate financial responsibilities to patients and collect payments at time of service.
• Answer inquiries, route calls, and maintain a professional front-desk environment.
• Participate in daily huddles to ensure productivity and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities As our Patient Access Representative, you will serve as the essential first point of contact for patients, ensuring a seamless and positive healthcare experience. You will play a critical role in our revenue cycle by managing accurate patient registration, verifying insurance eligibility, and maintaining confidential documentation within our electronic health records. By facilitating smooth access-related workflows and collaborating with internal teams, you will help our facility maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and patient service.

Every day you will utilize multiple healthcare systems to schedule appointments, process medical records, and resolve registration or insurance discrepancies. You will engage with patients to communicate financial responsibilities, provide clear estimates of liabilities, and collect payments at the time of service. Your daily responsibilities will also include answering inquiries, routing calls, maintaining a professional front-office environment, and participating in team huddles to ensure all productivity and quality benchmarks are consistently met.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a high school diploma or GED and ideally have at least one year of relevant experience in a healthcare or patient access setting. You should have a solid foundation in computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and data entry, along with a strong understanding of insurance payers and real-time eligibility verification. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who excels in communication, upholds strict HIPAA privacy standards, and is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Required

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate , upon hire or
• High School GED, upon hire and
• 1 year relevant experience in healthcare, patient access setting is preferred, along with knowledge of the following: patient registration procedures and documentation, knowledge of health insurance payers, and real-time insurance eligibility verifications.

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268‑bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free‑standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Pay Range

$17.24 - $24.35 /hour