Administrative Assistant Admissions, Beverly Clinic

Northeast Behavioral Health Corporation; Beverly (MA); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts seeks an Admissions Clerk to provide program information, perform intake interviews, verify insurance, and schedule evaluations. You will collect demographics, obtain initial authorizations, and maintain records.

The role supports crisis intervention and community referrals within a busy health care setting. Responsibilities include responding to calls and walk-ins, marketing programs, scanning documents, and staying current on insurance restrictions.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma / GED, a minimum of 1 year experience in a related field; multitasking, time management and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work independently or on a team with other professionals.
• Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment; computer applications; Excel and Word, knowledge of electronic health records a plus; ability to utilize technology in order to manage reports, spreadsheets, etc.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and staff, in person and over the telephone.

Aufgaben

• Respond to calls and/or walk-ins for clients seeking admission.
• Interviews consumer to obtain essential information necessary to meet program admission requirements.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of insurance restrictions to ensure appropriate assignments are made.
• Collects all pertinent information regarding service coverage and eligibility.
• If no insurance coverage exists, informs clients of sliding fee scale and determines subsidized services when available.
• Completes insurance eligibility approval and obtains initial authorization from insurance companies for all consumers.
• Documents new and/or updates client demographic and billing information in the computer.
• Markets programs by answering questions and providing informational brochures.
• Provide information on updated directory of referral sources and community resources internal and external to BILH BS.
• Assist in emergency situations seeking client treatment.
• Shares full and timely information on any risks identified.
• Scans documents into the electronic system/file.
• Attends all required supervision and meetings.
• Maintains tracking requirements for program(s).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Electronic Health Records

Jobbeschreibung

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description: Responsibilities include providing program information, referral and crisis intervention services to persons telephoning or visiting the office. When appropriate and working with clinical lead, determines suitable level of care and schedules evaluation. This service is designed to meet the need of the community and those individuals seeking behavioral health treatment.

Responsibilities

1. Respond to calls and/or walk-ins for clients seeking admission.
2. Interviews consumer to obtain essential information necessary to meet program admission requirements.
3. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of insurance restrictions to ensure appropriate assignments are made. Collects all pertinent information regarding service coverage and eligibility. If no insurance coverage exists, and if applicable, informs clients of siding fee scale and determines subsidized services when available.
4. Completes insurance eligibility approval and obtains initial authorization, when applicable, from insurance companies for all consumers, new and readmissions.
5. Documents new and/or updates client demographic and billing information in the computer.
6. Markets programs by answering questions and providing informational brochures.
7. Ability to provide information on updated directory of referral sources and community resources internal and external to BILH BS.
8. Assist in emergency situations seeking client treatment.
9. Shares full and timely information on any risks identified.
10. Scans documents, when applicable, into the electronic system/file.
11. Attends all required supervision and meetings.
12. Maintains tracking requirements for program(s).
13. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED, a minimum of 1 year experience in a related field; multitasking, time management and strong attention to detail are essential. Ability to work independently or on a team with other professionals. Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment; computer applications; Excel and Word, knowledge of electronic health records a plus; ability to utilize technology in order to manage reports, spreadsheets, etc. Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and staff, in person and over the telephone.

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.16 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.

Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.

We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.

While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.