Patient Access Navigator

MultiCare Health System; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA is hiring a Patient Access Technician to ensure accurate patient admissions and registrations in line with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role involves pre-admitting inpatients and ambulatory patients, collecting essential demographic and insurance data, and coordinating with departments for a smooth admission process. A health vocational credential and 1 year healthcare-related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a health vocational program such as Patient Access, Medical Assistance Medical Billing & Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate patient admissions/registrations according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain inpatient bed assignments and process admissions including arm banding and forms.
• Pre-admit scheduled inpatient, outpatients and ambulatory patients for smooth registration.
• Enter reservation information to notify other areas and coordinate with departments.
• Conduct bedside or telephone interviews to collect demographic, insurance and liability information.
• Perform eligibility verification and determine need for financial assistance in coordination with Financial Counselor.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare registration

Attention to detail

Education

Health vocational program

Job description

MultiCare Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA is hiring a Patient Access Technician to ensure accurate patient admissions and registrations in line with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role involves pre-admitting inpatients and ambulatory patients, collecting essential demographic and insurance data, and coordinating with departments for a smooth admission process. A health vocational credential and 1 year healthcare-related experience are preferred.