Patient Administration Technician - Marshall Islands

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Location: Marshall Islands

The Patient Administration Tech (PAT) is responsible for routine and urgent administrative support to help keep healthcare sites running efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Patient AdministrationTechnician (PAT) will often be the very first person with whom a patient communicates upon entering the medical facility.
• Customer service skills are paramount for this position.
• Must be familiar with thedifferent beneficiary categories in theater, and be able to communicateeligibility requirements and billing procedures (when necessary) to the healthcare facility staff.
• Must be able to articulatethe scope of service available at the facility to betteraccommodate patients' requests for services.
• Will often function as theliaison between the patient, the patient's employer, and the provider. Interpersonal skills and an in-depth knowledge of the installation on which the PAT will serve are integral to success.
• Be responsible for guidingthe patient through his or her entire encounter in the facility (fromreception 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.
• Be responsible formaintaining accountability for personal property assigned to them as astaff member (computer equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE),etc) and for property assigned to the section.
• The PAT will trackadmitted patients until discharge, keeping inventory and securing theirbelongings until the patient requests release.
• Assists with the managing ofday-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office supportsoftware.
• Complies with all applicableAcuity standards and guidelines.
• All personnel will documentwork performed, update patient files, as required, and follow up to closeout action items.
• Attends and participates ina variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality andoutcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, andmaintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Prior military service as aPatient Administration professional preferred.
• Familiarization with medicalterminology is preferred.
• Must have superbcommunication, computer/typing, and organizational skills.
• Have and maintain currentcertification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be current in all required certifications.
• Participate in training, (including HIPAA training).
• All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• 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.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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