Rehab Administrative Assistant (Per Diem) - Temporary

Interface Rehab Inc; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Interface Rehab Inc. is seeking a Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant to support non-patient care tasks such as clerical duties, billing and scheduling on EMR. The role involves assisting with transport, inventory, and housekeeping within a skilled nursing setting.

Under supervision of licensed therapists, you may document treatments and assist with Part B certifications, patient records, and CMS-related processes as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with clerical duties, billing and scheduling.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to enter data accurately and manage transportation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with non-patient care activities including clerical duties, billing and scheduling on EMR.
• Assist with inventory control and department housekeeping.
• Support transportation of patients and maintain documentation in medical records.

Skills

Clerical skills

Billing and scheduling

Data entry

EMR navigation

Patient transportation

Tools

EMR system

Billing software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lancaster, CA 93534

Position Type: Per Diem

Job Summary

Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant (“RAA”) assists with non-patient care activities such as clerical duties, billing and scheduling on Electronic Medical Record (“EMR”), industry-standard billing software, patient transportation, and department housekeeping as required. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical or Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist, the RAA may also treat patients not under Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B insurance.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations

Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist:

• Assist with the provision of patient-related services non-Medicare Part A and non-Medicare Part B patients
• Assist with clerical duties and data entry
• Assist with inventory control, including linen supply
• Clean department area (e.g., rehabilitation room) and equipment daily or more frequently as needed.
• Assist with the transportation of patients
• Assists with the tracking and follow up of rehab systems in the facility, such as Medicare Part B certifications, basic chart reviews, resident tracking log, verification of treatment minutes from medical charts, falls, splints, and dining rounds
• Document any treatment in patient’s medical records as required when involved with provision of patient-related services
• Assist with billing activities, including ensuring all proper documentation is submitted to the facility on time
• Prepare evaluation packets, especially for per diem, registry, and travelers
• Provide BOM Part B items and diagnoses as required
• Prepare and track Part B certifications, including ensuring physicians have signed off appropriately
• Review the 24-hour nursing log
• Assist in managing EMR documentation, projections, and verification of minutes for PDPM or the current mandated CMS reimbursement system

Report any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately

Comply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines

Comply with Company and facility rules, policies and procedures

Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures

Report to work regularly and on-time

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist, provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including:

• Informing student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines, and
• Completing any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program

Assume other duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to travel, as required
• See projects through to completion
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plans
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift
• Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions
• Ability to operate standard rehabilitation therapy equipment

Required

• Valid and current Health Examination, TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray, CPR according to the Credential requirement in the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful manner
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Resourceful, problem-solving attitude
• Proactive attitude and work‑style
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality
• A customer‑service focused attitude

Preferred

• Natural interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong detail‑oriented and resourceful mindset
• Able to work well in a diverse environment
• Accept and act upon constructive feedback

Workplace Environment

The job will primarily be working in a skilled nursing facility. This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no unusual exposures, but safety precautions must be taken at all times.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $20 to $24.00

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the job.