OCED PAT Float
MultiCare Health System•Lacey, WA
•$24 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Access Technician (PAT) is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for welcoming patients at one of our Off-Campus Emergency Departments. This position works closely with both financial and clinical teams and will offer you the space to create the optimum patient experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of health vocational program such as patient access, medical assistance, medical billing and insurance or medical general, required
- One year of admitting, billing, registration or custom service experience may be considered in lieu of education
Responsibilities
- Assure complete and accurate patient admissions/registrations according to organization policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
- Obtain inpatient bed assignments and processes inpatient admission, to include arm banding, addressograph plate, and completion of necessary forms
- Pre-admit all scheduled inpatient, outpatients and ambulatory patients to facilitate a smooth and speedy admission/registration process
- Obtain direct admit information and enter a reservation in the computer system in order to notify other areas
- Complete comprehensive bedside or telephone interviews with patient, relative, or their representative to obtain pertinent demographic insurance and/or third party liability information
- Perform eligibility verification and resolves any discrepancies, determine need for financial assistance recommendation and application, referring to the Financial Counselor where necessary
Benefits
- competitive salary
- medical
- dental
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- tuition assistance
- award-winning residencies
- fellowships
- career development
- Generous PTO
- Code Lavender
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
