Patient Access Specialist: Elevate Registration & Billing

Catholic Health Initiatives; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE is seeking a Patient Access Representative to be the first contact for patients, handling registration, insurance verification, and confidential documentation within electronic health records. You will communicate financial responsibilities, provide liability estimates, and collect payments at service time.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, with at least 1 year in healthcare or patient access preferred, and a foundation in Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred in patient access.
• Solid understanding of patient registration, health insurance payers and real-time eligibility verifications.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and process medical records using multiple healthcare systems.
• Resolve registration or insurance discrepancies and communicate financial responsibilities to patients.
• Provide clear estimates of liabilities and collect payments at the time of service.
• Answer inquiries, route calls, and maintain a professional front-office environment.
• Participate in team huddles to ensure productivity and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA privacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE is seeking a Patient Access Representative to be the first contact for patients, handling registration, insurance verification, and confidential documentation within electronic health records. You will communicate financial responsibilities, provide liability estimates, and collect payments at service time.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED, with at least 1 year in healthcare or patient access preferred, and a foundation in Microsoft Office and