Patient Admissions Specialist — Compassionate Care & Onboarding

Acadia Healthcare; Río Piedras (PR); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Acadia Healthcare seeks an Admissions Clerk to manage patient intake and registration in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The role involves greeting patients, processing admissions paperwork, coordinating with insurance providers, and ensuring accurate data entry into the hospital’s systems.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through forms, coordinating with clinical staff, and maintaining a safe, empathetic environment for patients and families.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Social Services field is a plus.
• 1+ year experience in healthcare preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• Strong communication and data-entry skills required.

Aufgaben

• Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients on arrival.
• Handle clerical duties: paperwork, data entry, insurance claims, and phone calls.
• Complete admission paperwork and explain forms to patients before signing; notify clinical lead.
• Escort patient and paperwork to appropriate location within the facility.
• Ensure timely and accurate admission paperwork; notify staff of arrival/transfer.
• Ensure required patient information is received and appointments are made with health personnel.
• Document clinical information in patients’ medical records and registration systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Perform safety checks and nonsupervisory duties as required.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Data entry

Phone handling

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Acadia Healthcare seeks an Admissions Clerk to manage patient intake and registration in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The role involves greeting patients, processing admissions paperwork, coordinating with insurance providers, and ensuring accurate data entry into the hospital’s systems.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through forms, coordinating with clinical staff, and maintaining a safe, empathetic environment for patients and families.