Admissions Coordinator - Avalon Center

Lakeview Center Inc.; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center Inc. in Milton, FL is seeking an Admission Coordinator to support the front office for clinical services, handle appointment check-in/out, scheduling, reminders, insurance verifications and co-pay collection.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, front office experience in medical settings, strong communication, computer skills including Microsoft Office, organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 3 years of related medical field experience or combination of education and experience.
• Experience with insurance authorizations is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient internet and computer skills; MS Office 2010.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk duties including check-in and check-out.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments.
• Make reminder calls and verify insurance.
• Collect co-pays and ensure accurate billing basics.
• Provide quality customer service and support staff.
• Maintain knowledge of front desk processes and compliance.

Skills

Front desk

Medical office

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service

Attention to detail

Background screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 2010

Job description

Overview

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.

Overview

The position of Admission Coordinator is an integral part of the Business Practice Front Office Team. This position primary responsibilities are the provide support for the clinical and physician practice area by managing the front office responsibilities of appointment check-in and check-out, scheduling, rescheduling, reminder calls, authorizations, collecting of co-pays, verifying insurance and providing quality customer services. This position is expected to maintain a working knowledge of front desk processes, ensure all daily task are completed timely, support the needs of the professional staff and ensure quality customer service.

Assignments/tasks are expected to be executed with considerable independence and maintain compliance with established facility policies and procedures, contract requirements, organization bylaws, and federal and state regulations/laws.

Role Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of related medical field experience, OR a combination of education and related medical field experience.

• Must have working knowledge of business/medical or relatively front office practice.

• Understanding of insurance authorizations and practice requirements is considered a plus.

• Must have the ability to work independently with good criterial thinking and decision-making skills.

• Must have proficient internet/computer skills and use Microsoft Office 10 to complete task.

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

• Must have the ability to able to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

• Must have excellent verbal and communication to include letters, memos and emails.

• Ability to work within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures of the agency and assigned program division.

• Must be extremely detail oriented with a high level of accuracy while demonstrating the ability to resist distractions.

• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state and federal background screening as appropriate.

Compensation

Salary Range for this position is $17.50 - $18.75 per hour. Salary is based on experience.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED