Rehab Administrative Assistant ( Per Diem)
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Administrative Assistant (RAA) assists with non-patient care activities such as clerical duties, billing and scheduling on Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and industry-standard billing software, patient transportation, and department housekeeping. 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. This role involves assisting with patient-related services for non-Medicare Part A and non-Medicare Part B patients, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with various guidelines.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the provision of patient-related services for non-Medicare Part A and non-Medicare Part B patients under direct supervision.
- Assist with clerical duties and data entry.
- Assist with inventory control, including linen supply.
- Clean department area and equipment daily or more frequently as needed.
- Assist with the transportation of patients.
- Assist 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.
- 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.
- Provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including informing them about and ensuring their compliance with guidelines, and completing required paperwork.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $16.50 to $20.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
