Patient Access Sr Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount (35%)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Sr. Patient Access Associate for the second shift in Omaha, NE. This front-line role handles patient greeting, registration, insurance verification and cash handling, contributing to an exceptional patient experience.

Primary responsibilities include accurate data entry, timely scheduling, and cross-training across registration areas while supporting a collaborative Access Services team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years customer service experience required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a proactive self-directed manner required.
• Multitasking and problem solving abilities required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to form and maintain working relationships within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors.
• Complete patient registration and verify demographic and insurance information.
• Interact with patients face-to-face and at the bedside.
• Collect payments and complete required forms.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Cross-train and float to other registration areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.Shift:Second Shift (United States of America)Sr. Patient Access Associate – Second ShiftPart-time, 32 hours per weekSecond shift, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 2pm to 10:30pmFull-time training required for the first three weeks: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Training must be completed before transitioning to the regular scheduleSee the role in action: My Job in a Minute: Sr. Patient Access AssociateJoin Nebraska Medicine’s Access Services team in a front-line, patient-facing role. As a Sr. Patient Access Associate, you will help patients navigate their care while often serving as their first impression of Nebraska Medicine.Position HighlightsGreet and assist patients, families, and visitorsComplete patient registration and verify demographic and insurance informationInteract with patients face-to-face and at the bedsideCollect payments and complete required formsWork in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentCross-train and float to other registration areas as neededLocation: Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NEBefore You ApplyPlease review the schedule and training requirements carefully and submit a resume that includes your complete work history, including all customer service experience.Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?Together. Extraordinary. Join a collaborative team committed to an exceptional patient experience.Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s leading academic health network in partnership with UNMC.Dignity and Respect: Join an organization that values different backgrounds and experiences.Educational Support: Receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and additional career-development opportunities.Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!Ensure patients and customers are greeted in a professional, timely and efficient manner and accounts are created accurately and efficiently in order to optimize cash flow for organization while exceeding customer expectations and complying with all state and federal regulations and laws throughout the processes of scheduling confirmation, pre-registration/pre admission, registration/admission, insurance verification, receipting of payments, and patient way finding/escorting. Coverage for position is required 24 hours a day 7 days a week with needs in various areas of the organization, including the emergency department. Face to face and bedside patient contact required.Required Qualifications:Minimum of two years customer service experience required.High school education or equivalent required.Ability to work in a proactive self-directed manner required.Multi-tasking and problem solving abilities required.Strong written and verbal communication skills required.Strong communication and organizational skills with aptitude for detail-oriented work required.Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain working relationships within the organization to foster a team environment required.Ability to type 35 wpm with 95% accuracy rating required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire or transfer date required (cost will be funded by department), must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023, or later).Preferred Qualifications:Experience in healthcare, collections, registration, or revenue cycle preferred.Associate's degree in business, healthcare or related field preferred.Experience in healthcare revenue cycle functions including insurance or registration preferred.Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel preferred.Depending on the position available, fluency in Spanish preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.