Patient Access Technician U

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Patient Access Technician to join their team in Tacoma, Washington. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by ensuring accurate patient admissions and registrations. You will be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to the community. With a focus on belonging and collaboration, this position provides opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Graduate of a health vocational program such as Patient Access or Medical Assistance.
• One year of experience in patient registration or customer service in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate patient admissions and registrations per policy.
• Obtain and process inpatient admission information efficiently.
• Perform eligibility verification and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Patient Registration

Customer Service

Medical Billing

Health Unit Coordination

Education

Graduate of a health vocational program

One year of relevant experience

Job description

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Patient Access Technician U

Apply locations Tacoma, Washington time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR49471

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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Position Summary

The Patient Access Technician (PAT) is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for ensuring accurate patient admission and registration. This intermediate-level clerical position will allow you to apply your professional service-orientation, good judgment and independent thinking in your daily work functions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration , Kindness and Joy . Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $23.92 - $36.39 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

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