Patient Access Technician at Madison County Hospital

London, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

16.2

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Interviews, Data Entry, Insurance Verification, Patient Rights, Advance Directive Process, Billing Information, Co-payment Collection, Customer Service

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

About Madison Health Madison Health is a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home. We believe our employees are the heart of our mission and are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where every team member can thrive. Why Join Madison Health? * Supportive, team-oriented work environment * Competitive compensation * Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement) * Paid time off and holidays * Opportunities for professional growth and development * Meaningful work that makes a difference in our community Position Summary As a Patient Access Technician at Madison Health, you will be responsible for arranging for the efficient and orderly pre-registration of inpatients and pre-registration of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensure that patient information is collected and patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. This is a full-time position working at our Primary Care Lafayette location scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:45am to 5pm. Pay is $16.20 an hour. Key Responsibilities * Interviews patients or their representative to obtain personal information or verify information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information. Enters required demographic information into the computer database. Accepts reservations for direct admit patients. Obtains signature from patient or representative for testing and/or treatment or admission. * Provide patients all required notifications regarding patient rights. Initiates the Advance Directive process. Distributes Medicare IM Form and Medicaid Patient Rights Literature. Provide information to the patient regarding billing, visiting hours and hospital specific literature where warranted. * Pre-registers patients for scheduled admissions and outpatient procedures, verifying insurance information and making sure a complete order is secured. * Consults other departments as appropriate to provide information needed for patient safety and care. Answers incoming calls from departments to make necessary patient status changes in system. Distributes appropriate information to departments as warranted. Make sure chart copies are scanned for Medical Records and auditing. * Collects or makes arrangements to collect co-payments and/or co-insurance due at time of service. Records payments in computer database. Provides a receipt for payment to the patient and Finance Department. Refers patients to Customer Service when financial arrangements need to be made. Required Qualifications * Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

As a Patient Access Technician, you will be responsible for pre-registering inpatients and outpatients, ensuring accurate patient information is collected. You will also provide patients with necessary notifications regarding their rights and hospital policies.