Patient Administration Technician - Marshall Islands

Acuity International•Cape Canaveral, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Patient Administration Tech is preferred.
Prior training or employment in a medical facility in an administrative capacity is required.
Must have superb communication, computer/typing, and organizational skills.
Have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Must be current in all required certifications.
Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
Must have a valid, current driver’s License.
Must have a valid U.S. passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” per Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.

Nice To Haves

Prior military service as a Patient Administration professional preferred.
Familiarization with medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide routine and urgent administrative support to help keep healthcare sites running efficiently.
Communicate eligibility requirements and billing procedures to healthcare facility staff.
Articulate the scope of service available at the facility to better accommodate patients’ requests for services.
Function as the liaison between the patient, the patient’s employer, and the provider.
Guide the patient through his or her entire encounter in the facility (from reception to discharge) including facilitating follow-up visits for recurring care, upon the providers’ requests.
Play an integral role in mass casualty exercises and medical evacuation procedures.
Maintain accountability for personal property assigned to them as a staff member (computer equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc) and for property assigned to the section.
Track admitted patients until discharge, keeping inventory and securing their belongings until the patient requests release.
Assist with the managing of day-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks.
Operate personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
Comply with all applicable Acuity standards and guidelines.
Document work performed, update patient files, as required, and follow up to close out action items.
Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Other duties as assigned.