Admissions Intake Specialist (weekends only)

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.

This role is part time on Saturday and Sundays from 9:00am until 5:00pm.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of a Qualified Health Professional (QHP), the employee screens, interviews, and completes all admissions/triage/assessment 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).
• Conduct waived testing for urine as needed.
• 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.
• Complete vital-signs and urine toxicology for incoming clients and upload to EMR.
• Adhere to all HIPAA and NY Health Department regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of related work experience
• Current CASAC, if applicable
• Current Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy certification, if applicable

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

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.