Patient Access Tech - Ortho
Core
Interview patients to collect registration data, enter information into the Hospital Information System, and obtain required signatures for consents and Medicare documents.
Role type
Patient Access Technician
Builds
Patient registration records and insurance eligibility verification
Domain
Healthcare administration
Required skills
Data entry, Insurance verification, Financial screening, Payment processing, Database management, HIPAA compliance
Responsibilities
Pre-register and register patients in the Hospital Information System, Interpret insurance information and cards, Manage downtime procedures for IT systems, Complete patient financial screenings, Process patient payments and explain financial reasonability, Update database to reflect changes in patient status.
Seniority
Entry-level