Sr Patient Access Associate Full Time Second Shift at The Nebraska Medical Center

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 - Full Time - Second ShiftTo support your application please upload a resume that includes your complete work history. We realize this may go further back than youd typically include but having a full picture -especially of roles involving customer service- is important for our review process.Schedule:Full-Time 40 hr/wkTuesday - Saturday: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM***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.Location: Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska Medicine Omaha NEThe individual hired into this position will primarily work in the Emergency Department and do floorwork within the hospital.What Youll DoGreet and support patients at the front desk or bedsideComplete pre-registration or pre-admission stepsRegister/admit patients and verify insurance informationCollect copays and point-of-service paymentsEscort or direct patients and families to care areasEnsure accurate timely and compassionate service in a high-acuity environmentWhat to ExpectFast-paced high-pressure setting with face-to-face and bedside registrationFrequent exposure to urgent medical situations and visible injuries24/7 department coverage with rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidaysStrong safety protocols and team support always in placeWhat Were Looking ForDetail-oriented multitasker with sound judgment and quick thinkingCalm professional communicator in urgent or emotionally charged situationsAdaptable empathetic team player committed to patient care and service excellenceWhy Work at Nebraska MedicineTogether. 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 AssociateEnsure 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 ContactSarah PlaczekNebraska 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 Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1