Admissions Assistant- FT Days

Job description

Overview Days and Hours: T, W, TH 8a-8:30p Pay: $16hr - $17hr. based on education and experience PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for the admission and registration of incoming patients. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival. - Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, handling data entry, engaging with insurance companies over claims, and answering phones. - Complete the paperwork necessary to admit the patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing, notify the clinical lead of the patient’s arrival, and escort the patient and documentation to the appropriate location within the facility. - Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient. - Ensure all required patient information is received and processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel. - Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always. - When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowled...