Admissions Coordinator

Job Summary

The Intake Clerk is responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for all Admissions within 24 hours Monday through Friday.

About the Role

Supports therapeutic setting.

Essential Duties

• Assists with all admission process
• Assists with greeting patients, employees and visitors when needed

Requirements

• Education and/or Licensure: High School diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience: 2 years medical prior authorization experience preferred, 2 years of experience in a medical related field required
• Additional Requirements: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills along with legible handwriting
• Customer service skills in face to face interactions with dealing courteously with patients, the public, and other staff within the organization
• Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities
• Knowledge of procedure authorization and its direct impact on the practice's revenue cycle
• Understanding of payer medical policy guidelines while utilizing these guidelines to manage authorizations effectively
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and Internet use
• Detail oriented with above average organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills; communicates clearly and effectively

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.