Admissions Intake Specialist (10 am to 6pm including Weekends)

The Admissions staff is responsible for the admission and registration of incoming patients . The admissions coordinator ensures all required patient information is received and processed appropriately, following the policies and procedures as it pertains to the facility and adhering to NYS OASAS' regulatory operation standards of a Medically Supervised Inpatient Withdrawal and Stabilization program 816 and Inpatient Rehabilitation Program 818.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of a Qualified Health Professional (QHP), the employee screens, interviews, and completes all admissions/triage/assessments as needed. Engage with insurance companies over eligibility, benefits, and authorization for services. Complete all required consent and disclosures documentation with clients and upload to client's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) . Complete admissions Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral (LOCADTR) under the supervision of a QHP. Ensure all required insurance documentation is uploaded to the client's EMR. Secure and document client's insurance registration/authorization numbers. Work closely with the EMR company to troubleshoot day-to-day issues. Assure the filing of essential clinical documents are completed in a timely manner. Train and orient new administrative/clinical staff with the EMR system. Complete and distribute daily census reports to all required disciplines. Enter new patients to EMR as needed. Adhere to all HIPAA and NY Health Department regulations . Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS:

Great interpersonal skills Attention to detail Excellent communication skills Computer skills Familiarity with electronic medical records Ability to work calmly under pressure Time-management and multitasking skills

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Healthcare setting:

Inpatient Schedule:

Bi-weekly rotating schedule: Week 1 is Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Week 2 is Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Job Requirement High School Diploma or equivalent One (1) year of related work experience Insurance billing knowledge Data Entry Summary Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.