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Nebraska Medicine

Sr Patient Access Associate - Full Time

Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Sr Patient Access Associate – Full‑time Shift: First Shift – United States of America Location: Nebraska Medical Center | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hr/wk

Wednesday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Mandatory Full‑time Training (first 3 weeks): Mon – Fri, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM – non‑negotiable

Position Overview – Key Responsibilities In‑person role with face‑to‑face and bedside patient contact, cross‑training/floating to other desks, escorting and wayfinding, obtaining patient demographics and insurance information, entering data into the EHR, pre‑registering patients over the phone, collecting point‑of‑service payments, obtaining regulatory forms. Check‑in for clinic and outpatient appointments, admit surgical and inpatient patients, register and receive patients in the ED. Work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment; meet productivity and quality metrics.

Customer Service & Communication

First impression of the organization

Strong customer service skills

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 inpatient patients

Register and receive 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?

Collaborative team culture that values your skills

Top academic health network partnering with UNMC

Commitment to dignity and respect for all backgrounds

Educational support: up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, 35% discount at Clarkson College, career advancement opportunities

Required Qualifications

Minimum of two years customer service experience

High school education or equivalent

Proactive, self‑directed work style

Multi‑tasking and problem‑solving abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills, detail‑oriented

Ability to form and maintain working relationships within the organization

Typing 35 wpm with 95% accuracy

BLS certification within six months of hire/transfer; funded by department

Preferred Qualifications

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

Associate’s degree in business, health care or related field

Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel

Fluency in Spanish (depending on position)

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.

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