Patient Administration Technician (Notional Opportunity)

Comprehensive Health Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; 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 registering patients, maintaining EMR data, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical administration, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality service. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment, where your efforts will directly impact patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Patient Administration Tech.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to healthcare sites.
• Register new patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Maintain patient waiting areas and medical documents.

Skills

Patient Administration

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Typing Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Experience in Medical Administration

Military Service in Patient Administration

Job description

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Note: 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 to ensure efficient operations. Tasks include:
2. Establishing and maintaining processes for patient intake and assisting staff in improving patient input methods.
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 documents into the EMR.
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 support tasks such as receiving and routing materials.
11. Providing services in accordance with professional standards, principles, and ethics, ensuring high-quality service recognized by Acuity.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Patient Administration Tech.
2. Training or employment in a medical administrative capacity.
3. Military service as a Patient Administration professional is preferred.
4. Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
5. Excellent communication, computer, typing, and organizational skills.
6. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
7. Participation in training including HIPAA training.
8. Current clinical experience in direct patient care within the last 6 months in the desired field.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work is performed in an 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 regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.