Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System in Puyallup is seeking a Patient Access Technician (PAT) to ensure accurate patient admissions and registrations. This intermediate clerical role emphasizes service orientation, good judgment and independent thinking in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include admitting patients per policy, obtaining bed assignments, pre-admitting scheduled patients, collecting demographic and insurance data, and assisting with eligibility verification and financial assistance referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a health vocational program such as Patient Access, Medical Billing & Insurance.
• One year of experience in admitting, Health Unit Coordinator, patient registration, customer service or billing duties (healthcare setting preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assure complete and accurate patient admissions/registrations according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain inpatient bed assignments and process admission, including arm banding and forms.
• Pre-admit all scheduled inpatients, outpatients and ambulatory patients for a smooth process.
• Obtain direct admit information and enter a reservation in the computer system to notify other areas.
• Complete bedside or telephone interviews to collect demographic, insurance and third-party liability information.
• Perform eligibility verification and resolve discrepancies; refer to Financial Counselor when needed.

Education

Health vocational program (e.g., Patient Access, Medical Billing & Insurance)

Job description

MultiCare Health System in Puyallup is seeking a Patient Access Technician (PAT) to ensure accurate patient admissions and registrations. This intermediate clerical role emphasizes service orientation, good judgment and independent thinking in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include admitting patients per policy, obtaining bed assignments, pre-admitting scheduled patients, collecting demographic and insurance data, and assisting with eligibility verification and financial assistance referrals.