Patient Administration Technician (Notional Opportunity)

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Patient Administration Tech to provide essential administrative support to healthcare settings. This role requires establishing efficient patient processes, registering patients into EMR, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Ideal candidates will have medical administrative experience, strong communication skills, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Patient Administration Tech.
• Training or employment in a medical administrative role.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to healthcare sites.
• Register new patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Process patient visit data for reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Typing Skills

Education

CPR Certification

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:

• The Patient Administration Tech (PAT) provides routine and urgent administrative support to healthcare sites to ensure efficient operations. Responsibilities include:
• Establishing and maintaining processes for patient reception and improving patient input methods.
• Maintaining patient waiting areas.
• Registering new patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and updating demographic information.
• Preparing and consolidating medical documents and files; scanning documents into the EMR.
• Maintaining medical evacuation data and tracking patient locations post-evacuation.
• Processing patient visit data for reports.
• Establishing procedures to maximize patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA and local standards.
• Supporting routine logistical tasks such as receiving and routing materials.
• All services shall adhere to professional standards, principles, and ethics, and meet Acuity's high-quality standards.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years' experience as a Patient Administration Tech.
• Training or employment in a medical administrative role.
• Military service as a Patient Administration professional (preferred).
• Familiarity with medical terminology (preferred).
• Excellent communication, computer, typing, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Participation in required training, including HIPAA.
• Recent clinical experience in direct patient care within the last 6 months.
• US citizenship or permanent residency in the US for at least 3 of the past 5 years.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Current adjudicated Department of Homeland Security clearance.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Prolonged sitting and standing.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting as needed for patient care and transport.

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