Admissions Assistant: Growth in Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Riverview Behavioral Health, part of the Acadia Healthcare system, in Texarkana, AR, is seeking an Admissions Assistant (PRN). The role involves greeting patients, confirming admission criteria, handling paperwork, data entry, and coordinating with insurance.

The incumbent will escort patients, ensure timely admissions, and maintain a compassionate, professional approach to patient care. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a social services field and healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services field is required.
• One or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, data entry, engaging with insurance companies over claims and answering phones.
• Complete paperwork necessary to admit patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing, notify clinical lead of patient’s arrival and escort the patient and documentation to appropriate location within the facility.
• Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process and timely distribution of paperwork to notify staff of arrival/transfer.
• Ensure all required patient information is received, processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers; address complaints and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services field

Job description

Riverview Behavioral Health, part of the Acadia Healthcare system, in Texarkana, AR, is seeking an Admissions Assistant (PRN). The role involves greeting patients, confirming admission criteria, handling paperwork, data entry, and coordinating with insurance.

The incumbent will escort patients, ensure timely admissions, and maintain a compassionate, professional approach to patient care. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a social services field and healthcare experience preferred.