Rehab Administrative Assistant (P/D) (3816)

INTERFACE REHAB INC•Pico Rivera, CA

2d•$17 - $20•Onsite

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), 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.

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 the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist.
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.
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, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist.
Inform student interns about and ensure their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines.
Complete any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program.
Assume other duties as assigned.