Sr Patient Access Associate - Full Time

Sr Patient Access Associate - Full Time

Shift : First Shift (United States of America)

Schedule : Full-Time, 40 hr / wk

Monday - Friday : 4 : 30 AM - 1 : 00 PM

• Mandatory Full-Time Training for the first 3 weeks : Mon - Fri, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM

Location : University Tower at Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Position Overview - Key Responsibilities

In-Person Role

Face-to-face and bedside patient contact required

Cross-training and floating to other desks are required

Customer Service & Communication

Serve as the first impression of the organization

Strong customer service skills required

Escorting and wayfinding for patients

Registration & Patient Intake

Obtain patient demographic and insurance information

Enter data into the electronic health record (EHR)

Pre-register patients over the phone

Collect point-of-service payments

Obtain required regulatory forms

Area-Specific Duties

Check in clinic and outpatient appointments

Admit surgical and inpatients

Register and arrive patients in the Emergency Department

Performance Expectations

Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Meet productivity and quality metrics (e.g., work queues)

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect : We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000 / year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Duties : Sr Patient Access Associate

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 : Sr Patient Access Associate

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, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later). Basic Life Support (BLS) within six months of hire or transfer date required (cost will be funded by department).

Preferred Qualifications : Sr Patient Access Associate

Experience in health care, collections, registration, or revenue cycle preferred.

Associate's degree in business, healthcare or related field preferred.

Experience in health care 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.

Recruiter Contact

Sarah Placzek

splaczek@nebraskamed.com

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.