Patient Access Specialist
Current*Accurately register a patient in all hospital departments such as emergency room, cath lab, medical diagnostic, direct admission, pre-operation, ancillary, and family birthing*Ensures accurate patient demographics and medical coverage information using Meditech System *Responsible to verify health coverages through Medi-Cal, Alameda Alliance, Availity, and OneSource eligibility system *Frequently communicate and provide clear directions for all hospital areas to patients, visitors, staff, and physicians*Coordinates with patient services/house supervisor to obtain admission details to complete inpatient/observation process *Timely register incoming ambulance patients with precise information from the paramedics *Operates a multi-line phone system to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls through Private Branch Exchange (PBX)