Centralized Admissions Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Staten Island, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Centralized Admissions Coordinator / Administrative Assistant is responsible for duties related to admission of all end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, permanent and transient, for the clinics assigned. Schedule : Full-time, five 8-hour shifts starting at 8am Compensation : Pay ranges from $21-$28 per hour, depending on experience

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Medical office experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to facility specific processes and protocols, as outlined by the Area Operations Director, Nurse Manager, attending physician, and/or medical director, who determines required components.
• Communicates with Nurse Manager and/or designee on a weekly basis regarding shift availability.
• Maintain an electronic tracking system for optimal efficiency and organization.
• Provides referring facilities to include hospitals, other outpatient dialysis clinics, and/or outpatient nephrology clinics, with list of required documents on the same day of request for placement.
• Gather all initial financial supporting documentation, information, and coordinating with referring physician or his/her designee and referred clinic, in order to support the patient during the admissions process.
• Receives, secures and documents all secured e-faxes, and update designated clinic with pending documentation, to include any pending required admission documents.
• Requests for insurance verifications to representative within your local or corporate business office.
• Collaborate with entire team: Administrator, Nurse Managers, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Clinic Staff.
• Responsible for entering patient information into Demographics application within the Darwin Portal, once the patient has been accepted.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance are provided at no additional expense to the employee
• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED