Patient Administration Technician (Notional Opportunity)

Comprehensive Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that empowers clients through a diverse range of services. As a Patient Administration Tech, you will play a vital role in supporting healthcare operations by managing patient records and ensuring compliance with privacy standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in various locations across the United States, contributing to high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about healthcare administration and eager to make a difference, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Patient Administration Tech required.
• Current certification in CPR and HIPAA training participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to healthcare sites and maintain patient records.
• Establish procedures to maximize patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing Skills

Education

Certification in CPR

Training in Medical Administration

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) provides routine and urgent administrative support to healthcare sites, including:
2. Establishing and maintaining processes for receiving patients seeking medical care and assisting staff in improving patient input procedures.
3. Maintaining patient waiting areas.
4. Registering new patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and updating demographic information.
5. Preparing and consolidating medical documents and files; scanning loose files into the EMR as needed.
6. Maintaining medical evacuation data and tracking patient location and disposition post-evacuation.
7. Processing patient visit data for reports.
8. Establishing procedures to maximize patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and local standards.
9. The PAT reports to and is supervised by the clinic Site Lead or designated representative.
10. Performing routine logistical tasks such as receiving and routing materials.
11. Providing services in accordance with professional standards, principles, ethics, and high-quality standards recognized by Acuity.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Patient Administration Tech.
• Training or employment in a medical facility in an administrative role.
• Military service as a Patient Administration professional (preferred).
• Familiarity with medical terminology (preferred).
• Excellent communication, computer, typing, and organizational skills.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Participation in training, including HIPAA training.
• Current clinical experience in direct patient care within the last 6 months in the desired field.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work is primarily in an indoor/office environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
• The climate is desert-like, hot, and dusty.

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.