Sr Patient Access Associate - Part Time Evenings - Emergency Department
Sr Patient Access Associate - Part Time Evenings - Emergency Department
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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 - Part Time Evenings - Emergency Department
Details:
Part-Time 20 hr/wk
Monday - Friday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Emergency Department Hixson-Lied Center at Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska Medicine Omaha NE
***Mandatory Full-Time Training for the first 3 weeks: Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM***
Training begins on your first day and is required for all new hires. It is non-negotiable and must be completed before moving into your regular schedule. Please only apply if you can fully commit to three consecutive weeks of full-time daytime training when your start date is scheduled.
What Youll Do
Greet and support patients at the front desk or bedside in the Emergency Department
Complete pre-registration or pre-admission steps
Register/admit patients and verify insurance information
Collect copays and point-of-service payments
Escort or direct patients and families to care areas
Ensure accurate timely and compassionate service in a high-acuity environment
What to Expect
Fast-paced high-pressure setting with face-to-face and bedside registration
Frequent exposure to urgent medical situations and visible injuries
24/7 department coverage with rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays
Strong safety protocols and team support always in place
What Were Looking For
Detail-oriented multitasker with sound judgment and quick thinking
Calm professional communicator in urgent or emotionally charged situations
Adaptable empathetic team player committed to patient care and service excellence
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 regions 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 $5000/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/preadmission 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.
Associates 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
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
