Patient Access Tech - Patient Registration

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in Nebraska seeks a Patient Access Tech to interview patients, collect data, and register them in the hospital information system. You will obtain signatures for consents, HIPAA and Medicare documents, answer calls, and update records.

This entry-level role supports multiple registration areas and helps patients understand financial estimates and payment options. Ideal candidates are at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.
• Work Environment: Shared office setting; exposure to noise; frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and scanner.
• Physical Demands: Sit constantly; stand/walk frequently; lift/carry up to 30 pounds occasionally; reach overhead; fine motor coordination; constant computer use; visual acuity normal.
• Essential Functions: Pre-register and register patients in the Hospital Information System and Document Imaging System; ensure accuracy and update patient data; interpret insurance information and cards; manage downtime procedures and re-initiation of HIS and Imaging System; process patient payments and explain good faith estimates and payment plans.

Responsibilities

• Pre-register and register patients in the Hospital Information System and Document Imaging System.
• Maintain accuracy with patient data and status changes; ensure 99% accuracy after six months.
• Interpret insurance information and insurance cards to determine coverage.
• Manage downtime procedures and re-initiation of systems.
• Process patient payments and explain financial responsibilities and payment plans.

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Job Title

Patient Access Tech

Cost Center

Patient Registration

Job Description

The Patient Access Tech is responsible for interviewing the patient to collect required registration data and entering patient information into Hospital Information System. Obtains required signatures for hospital consents, HIPAA and Medicare documents. Answers telephone, updates computer records and directs patients as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.

Work Environmen t

• Shared office setting.
• Exposure to noise.
• Frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and scanner.

Physical Demand s

• Sit constantly.
• Stand/walk frequently.
• Lift floor to waist height 30 pounds occasionally; waist to waist 25 pounds occasionally; waist to overhead 20 pounds occasionally. And carry 10 pounds up to 25 feet occasionally.
• Reach overhead frequently standing and turn reaching shoulder height while sitting frequently.
• Fine motor coordination within normal limits for age and gender.
• Constant computer use.
• Visual acuity within normal limits.

Essential Functions

Maintains a thorough understanding of the Registration modules in the Hospital Information System and Document Imaging System in order to pre-register and register patients and well as being able to correct or update database to reflect changes in patient status, patient transfer, newborn admissions, and discharges. After six months of employment, maintains a minimum accuracy rate of at least 99%.

Ability to interpret insurance information and insurance cards.

Demonstrates proper use of software applications to carry out duties. This would include the chart repository, and order repository.

Ability to manage downtime procedures and re-initiation of Hospital Information System and Document Imaging System.

Ability to check patient insurance eligibility, though websites.

Ability to complete a patient financial screening, to facilitate patient's needs, and financial reimbursement.

Ability to work in all registration areas if needed.

Process patient payments and explain financial reasonability, including but not limited to creation and explanation of a good faith estimate, payment plans and post service payment posting.

Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other.

As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.