Patient Admissions Specialist — Hospital Front Desk & EMR

Lincoln Surgical Hospital/ Nebraska Surgery Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Uniform Reimbursement

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

24/7 Onsite Wellness Center

Job summary

Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln, NE is seeking a detail‑oriented Admissions Representative to register patients for surgery, verify demographics and insurance, collect patient financial responsibilities, and guide families through related processes with courtesy.

You will operate a multi‑line telephone system, maintain the integrity of medical records, manage EMR uploads, release information per regulations, and support patients with a compassionate, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Previous inpatient, outpatient, or hospital registration experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Register patients prior to surgery and verify demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Collect patient financial responsibilities and assist patients and families with related questions and processes.
• Welcome, assist, and direct patients and visitors in a courteous, professional, and compassionate manner.
• Review insurance information for accuracy and communicate any discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Obtain required registration and consent signatures, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Operate a multi-line telephone system, accurately routing calls and messages.
• Maintain the integrity of medical records through accurate data entry and verification of record completeness.
• Manage health record indexes and retrieval systems used to collect, classify, store, and analyze patient information.
• Scan and upload records into the electronic medical record (EMR) system according to department policies.
• Release patient information to authorized individuals and agencies in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Safeguard the confidentiality and security of patient health information.
• Audit clinical records to ensure documentation meets organizational, regulatory, and quality standards.

Job description

Lincoln Surgical Hospital in Lincoln, NE is seeking a detail‑oriented Admissions Representative to register patients for surgery, verify demographics and insurance, collect patient financial responsibilities, and guide families through related processes with courtesy.

You will operate a multi‑line telephone system, maintain the integrity of medical records, manage EMR uploads, release information per regulations, and support patients with a compassionate, professional approach.