Patient Access Technician

Patient Access Technician (PAT) At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE:.6, Shift: Night, Schedule: 12 hr shifts Position Summary The Patient Access Technician (PAT) is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for ensuring accurate patient admission and registration. This intermediate-level clerical position will allow you to apply your professional service-orientation, good judgment and independent thinking in your daily work functions. Responsibilities You will assure complete and accurate patient admissions/registrations according to organization policy and procedures and regulatory requirements You will obtain inpatient bed assignments and processes inpatient admission, including arm banding, addressograph plate, and completion of necessary forms You will pre-admit all scheduled inpatient, outpatients and ambulatory patients to facilitate a smooth and speedy admission/registration process You will obtain direct admit information and enter a reservation in the computer system in order to notify other areas You will complete comprehensive bedside or telephone interviews with the patient, relative, or their representative to obtain pertinent demographic insurance and/or third-party liability information You will perform eligibility verification and resolves any discrepancies, determine the need for financial assistance recommendation and application, referring to the Financial Counselor where necessary Requirements Graduate of a health vocational program such as Patient Access, Medical Assistance Medical Billing & Insurance OR One (1) year of experience performing any combination of admitting, Health Unit Coordinator, patient registration, customer service or billing duties required; healthcare setting preferred MultiCare Valley Hospital is a 123-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital in Spokane Valley, featuring a Level III Trauma Center, comprehensive surgical, inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic services, and advanced cardiac care. Clinicians join a collaborative, patient-focused team in a community where professional growth and work-life balance are highly valued. Spokane Valley, Spokane's largest suburb, offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with quick access to the region's natural beauty and city amenities. With riverfront trails, lakes, golf courses, ski resorts, wineries and nearby national parks, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The community combines small-town charm with easy access to Spokane's urban conveniences, making it an ideal place to live, work and play. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $21.07 - $31.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.