Patient Administration Technician (Notional Opportunity)

Comprehensive Health Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Administration Tech to enhance healthcare site operations. This role involves providing vital administrative support, ensuring efficient patient intake procedures, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical environment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient privacy standards. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and operational efficiency. This position may require travel and offers a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and urgent administrative support for healthcare site operations.
• Register new patients and maintain medical documents in the EMR.

Skills

Patient Administration

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Patient Administration Tech (PAT) provides routine and urgent administrative support to ensure efficient healthcare site operations. Responsibilities include:
• Establishing and maintaining processes for patient reception and assisting staff in improving patient intake procedures.
• Maintaining patient waiting areas.
• Registering new patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and updating demographic information as needed.
• Preparing and consolidating medical documents and files; scanning documents into the EMR.
• Maintaining medical evacuation data and tracking patient location and disposition post-evacuation.
• Processing patient visit data for reports.
• Implementing procedures to maximize patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and local standards.
• The PAT reports to and is supervised by the clinic Site Lead or designated representative.
• Performing logistical support tasks such as receiving and routing materials.
• All services are provided following established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession and are aligned with Acuity's high-quality standards.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Patient Administration Tech.
• Training or employment in a medical facility in an administrative role.
• Military service as a Patient Administration professional is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
• Excellent communication, computer, typing, and organizational skills.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Participation in training, including HIPAA training.
• Recent clinical experience in direct patient care, with a minimum of 6 months in the last 12 months in the desired field.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in an office environment; travel to Iraq is required by surface or air.
• 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, veteran status, or disability.