Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Harboroaks; Río Piedras (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks seeks an clinical professional to oversee inquiries, assessments, and admissions to the facility. You will facilitate admissions, coordinate pre-admission assessments, and communicate recommendations to patients and families.

You will verify insurance benefits, gather documentation, and support treatment teams while maintaining patient safety with vigilant checks and empathetic service. Prospective candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field.
• Master's degree in a therapeutic field preferred for therapists.
• 1+ year of clinical or observational experience in the facility's specialty.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admissions and assessment processes for incoming patients.
• Respond to inquiries about the facility within policy timeframes.
• Schedule and complete pre-admission assessments and communicate recommendations.
• Coordinate admission and transfer between levels of care.
• Verify insurance benefits and communicate findings to patients and staff.
• Ensure medical admission documentation is gathered and pre-authorization secured.
• Assist therapists with concurrent reviews with insurance companies.
• Provide accurate assessment of patient status in admissions.
• Maintain patient safety with 15-minute supervision intervals when required.

Skills

empathy

communication

teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or Social Services

RN/Associate's degree in nursing or LPN/LVN training

Master's degree in therapeutic field (preferred)

Job description

Harboroaks seeks an clinical professional to oversee inquiries, assessments, and admissions to the facility. You will facilitate admissions, coordinate pre-admission assessments, and communicate recommendations to patients and families.

You will verify insurance benefits, gather documentation, and support treatment teams while maintaining patient safety with vigilant checks and empathetic service. Prospective candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field, plus