Admissions Assistant - Behavioral Health

Northwell Health•Syosset, NY

19h

About The Position

Assists all phases of the referral, intake and admissions processes to ensure timely and appropriate admissions of rehabilitation outpatients. Coordinates and monitors the department master therapy schedule.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

Facilitates patient’s entry by monitoring and tracking required information and admissions criteria, including physician prescriptions, managed care documents, and financial clearance.
Maintains outpatient rehabilitation master schedule and “waiting list”.
Monitors occupancy rate and fills all schedule vacancies, as needed.
Assists with Patient Financial Services personnel to ensure timely and appropriate financial clearance for prospective new admissions.
Tracks and monitors patient attendance.
Coordinates and directs externally referred patients based on patients needs.
Provides written and verbal information to prospective patients.
Collects and organizes referral and admission data.
Troubleshoots intake admissions process to resolve issues and resolve process.
Performs related duties as required.
All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.