Patient Access & Medical Office Assistant

Owensboro Health; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY is seeking a part-time patient access specialist to register patients, schedule tests, collect vital signs, and assist with basic procedures. You will ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and excellent patient service in a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include data entry, coordinating with departments, handling payments, and supporting admissions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and reschedules appointments and diagnostic testing using computerized scheduling programs as required.
• Collects and records vital signs.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Accepts payments and co-pays and other fees for services during registration.
• May be required to reconcile co-payments and cash receipts at the end of shifts.
• Communicates effectively with insurance companies, external agencies, patients, physicians, and team members.
• May communicate with referring facilities regarding patient transfers.
• Arranges for hospital admissions as appropriate.
• Answers internal and external calls; takes requests for patient information, disperses the information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs patient registration, patient check-out, pre-certifications, pre-procedure instructions, and appointment confirmations.
• Retrieves records as requested by authorized persons. Ensures that properly executed release of information forms are obtained when necessary.
• Files new and returned records according to established systems and policies. Identifies and documents missing records.
• Enters information from a variety of sources into computer database(s). Verifies data entered into computer by checking printouts/reports for errors and correcting as required.
• Locates and prepares records for archival or destruction according to policies and procedures. Initiates retrieval and return of archived records and follows up on any delays or problems with retrieval.
• Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or nurse.
• Greets patients as they arrive into the facility and provides appropriate information.
• Prepares patients for medical procedures as appropriate.

Skills

Patient registration

Scheduling

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR / computer scheduling software

Medical records management

Job description

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY is seeking a part-time patient access specialist to register patients, schedule tests, collect vital signs, and assist with basic procedures. You will ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and excellent patient service in a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include data entry, coordinating with departments, handling payments, and supporting admissions.