Patient Access Representative

Patient Access Representative

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Patient Access Representative, you will serve as the essential first point of contact for patients, ensuring a seamless and positive healthcare experience. You will play a critical role in the revenue cycle by managing accurate patient registration, verifying insurance eligibility, and maintaining confidential electronic health records. By facilitating smooth access-related workflows, you will contribute directly to our mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with privacy standards and organizational policies.

Every day you will utilize multiple hospital systems to perform registration, scheduling, and documentation tasks with high precision. You will be responsible for gathering and updating patient demographic and insurance data, communicating financial responsibilities to families, and collecting payments at the time of service. Your daily routine will involve collaborating with the broader healthcare team, resolving routine registration discrepancies, and escalating complex issues to ensure that clinic and provider workflows remain efficient, productive, and focused on patient needs.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience in a healthcare patient access setting. You should have a solid working knowledge of insurance payers, real-time eligibility verification, and standard medical documentation procedures. Strong administrative and computer skillsspecifically in Microsoft Office and data entryare essential, along with a professional demeanor, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and confidentiality standards in a fast-paced medical environment.

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.