Patient Access Specialist — Admissions & Registration

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Technician (PAT) for the Evening shift. This intermediate-level clerical role focuses on accurate patient admissions and registrations, arm banding, and preparing patient information for admission or pre-admission processes.

Responsibilities include obtaining bed assignments, completing forms, interviewing patients or representatives to gather demographic and insurance data, and verifying eligibility while coordinating with the

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Descripción del empleo

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is seeking a Patient Access Technician (PAT) for the Evening shift. This intermediate-level clerical role focuses on accurate patient admissions and registrations, arm banding, and preparing patient information for admission or pre-admission processes.

Responsibilities include obtaining bed assignments, completing forms, interviewing patients or representatives to gather demographic and insurance data, and verifying eligibility while coordinating with the