Evening Patient Access Specialist

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 71,291,000 - 108,456,000; Part time

Job summary

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Patient Access Technician to support accurate admissions and registration. This role emphasizes service orientation, judgment and independent thinking in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, collecting demographics and insurance information, verifying eligibility and coordinating with financial counseling as needed. Evening shifts and 0.8 FTE provide a stable yet flexible schedule within our community-focused

Qualifications

• Graduate of a health vocational program such as Patient Access, Medical Assistance Medical Billing & Insurance
• One (1) year of experience performing any combination of admitting, Health Unit Coordinator, patient registration, customer service or billing duties required; healthcare setting preferred

Responsibilities

• You will assure complete and accurate patient admissions/registrations according to organization policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• You will obtain inpatient bed assignments and processes inpatient admission, including arm banding, addressograph plate, and completion of necessary forms
• You will pre-admit all scheduled inpatient, outpatients and ambulatory patients to facilitate a smooth and speedy admission/registration process
• You will obtain direct admit information and enter a reservation in the computer system in order to notify other areas
• You will complete comprehensive bedside or telephone interviews with the patient, relative, or their representative to obtain pertinent demographic insurance and/or third-party liability information
• You will perform eligibility verification and resolves any discrepancies, determine the need for financial assistance recommendation and application, referring to the Financial Counselor where necessary

Skills

Patient Admissions

Registration processes

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health Vocational Program

Tools

Registration Software

Job description

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Patient Access Technician to support accurate admissions and registration. This role emphasizes service orientation, judgment and independent thinking in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, collecting demographics and insurance information, verifying eligibility and coordinating with financial counseling as needed. Evening shifts and 0.8 FTE provide a stable yet flexible schedule within our community-focused