Off-Campus ER Patient Access Tech - Per Diem

MultiCare; Bonney Lake (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

MultiCare Off-Campus Emergency Departments in Washington seek a Patient Access Technician (PAT) to welcome patients and manage admissions with care. The role reports to a patient access team and collaborates with financial and clinical staff to create a smooth patient experience.

The PAT handles registrations, bed assignments, and admissions for inpatient and outpatient services. Requires a health vocational program and 1 year of related experience, with a focus on accuracy and compassionate

Qualifications

• Graduate of health vocational program such as patient access, medical assistance, medical billing and insurance or medical general, required.
• One year of admitting, billing, registration or customer service experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and register admissions per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain inpatient bed assignments and complete admission forms.
• Pre-admit scheduled inpatients and outpatients to facilitate admissions.
• Enter direct admit information and notify other areas.
• Collect demographics/insurance information via bedside or phone interview.
• Perform eligibility verification and refer to Financial Counselor as needed.

Skills

Patient access

Registration

Customer service

Education

Health vocational program

Job description

MultiCare Off-Campus Emergency Departments in Washington seek a Patient Access Technician (PAT) to welcome patients and manage admissions with care. The role reports to a patient access team and collaborates with financial and clinical staff to create a smooth patient experience.

The PAT handles registrations, bed assignments, and admissions for inpatient and outpatient services. Requires a health vocational program and 1 year of related experience, with a focus on accuracy and compassionate