Patient Administration Technician (Notional Opportunity)

Comprehensive Health Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Administration Tech to provide essential administrative support in healthcare settings. This role involves ensuring efficient patient processing, maintaining medical records, and supporting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have a background in medical administration, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient privacy standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Patient Administration Tech required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Maintain current CPR certification and participate in HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent administrative support for healthcare sites.
• Register new patients and maintain patient waiting areas.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and local standards for patient privacy.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing Skills

Education

Certification in CPR

Experience in Medical Facility

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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***This position is contingent upon contract award and will be located onsite in the southeast, southwest, or central United States. Travel will likely be required.***

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Patient Administration Tech (PAT) is responsible for routine and urgent administrative support to help keep healthcare sites running efficiently. Tasks include:
2. Establish and maintain processes to receive patients presenting for medical care; assist providers and support staff in developing means to improve patient input.
3. Maintain patient waiting areas.
4. Register new patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); update demographic information as necessary.
5. Prepare and consolidate medical documents and files; scan loose filing into the EMR as necessary.
6. Maintain medical evacuation data and a system to track patients' location and disposition after evacuation.
7. Process patient visit data for inclusion into recurring reports.
8. Establish procedures to maximize patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and local standards.
9. The PAT supports, reports to, and is supervised by the clinic Site Lead or designated representative.
10. The PAT also performs routine logistical support tasks such as receiving material and routing it to responsible parties.
11. All services shall be provided according to established standards, principles, ethics of the profession, applicable professional organizations, and the high-quality standards recognized by Acuity.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Patient Administration Tech is required.
2. Prior training or employment in a medical facility in an administrative capacity is required.
3. Prior military service as a Patient Administration professional is preferred.
4. Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
5. Must have excellent communication, computer/typing, and organizational skills.
6. Maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
7. Participate in training, including HIPAA training.
8. All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked at least 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work is typically performed in an interior/office environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
2. The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: Acuity-CHS, LLC.