Patient Access Tech: Compassionate Admissions

Capital Medical Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA is seeking a Patient Access Technician (PAT) for part-time day shifts. You will ensure accurate admissions and registrations, verify demographics and insurance details, and coordinate with departments to keep patient flow smooth.

Requirements include a health vocational program (Patient Access) or related billing education, or 1 year of healthcare experience. Pay ranges $23.75–$36.14 per hour with benefits such as generous PTO and employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a health vocational program such as Patient Access, Medical Billing & Insurance
• One year of experience in admitting, patient registration or related healthcare duties preferred

Responsibilities

• Assure complete and accurate patient admissions/registrations according to policy and regulatory requirements
• Obtain inpatient bed assignments and process admission steps (arm banding, forms)
• Pre-admit scheduled inpatient/outpatient/ambulatory patients
• Enter direct admit information and notify relevant areas
• Interview patient, relative, or representative to collect demographics, insurance and liability information
• Perform eligibility verification and resolve discrepancies; determine need for financial assistance and refer to Financial Counselor

Skills

Patient admissions

Registration

Customer service

Education

Health vocational program (Patient Access)

Job description

Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA is seeking a Patient Access Technician (PAT) for part-time day shifts. You will ensure accurate admissions and registrations, verify demographics and insurance details, and coordinate with departments to keep patient flow smooth.

Requirements include a health vocational program (Patient Access) or related billing education, or 1 year of healthcare experience. Pay ranges $23.75–$36.14 per hour with benefits such as generous PTO and employee support programs.