Patient Access Specialist — Registration & Verification

CHI Health Saint Elizabeth; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Saint Elizabeth in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Patient Access Representative to facilitate patient registration and admitting across hospital access points, including the Emergency Department. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and schedule appointments while ensuring data accuracy and patient privacy.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and about one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• 1 year of relevant healthcare or patient access experience preferred with knowledge of patient registration procedures and health insurance payers.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; ability to handle high-volume workloads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry; commitment to patient privacy and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Register and admit patients at multiple hospital access points to ensure accurate data.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; inform patients of financial responsibilities and collect payments.
• Schedule and revise appointments; scan and index patient records.
• Provide high-quality support via telephone and other channels to ensure smooth patient access and revenue cycle operations.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

CHI Health Saint Elizabeth in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Patient Access Representative to facilitate patient registration and admitting across hospital access points, including the Emergency Department. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and schedule appointments while ensuring data accuracy and patient privacy.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and about one year of healthcare experience.