Admissions Assistant PRN
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Job Location:
Texarkana, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Riverview Behavioral Health searching for an Admissions Assistant to join our team!
Riverview is the premier psychiatric center in Texarkana Arkansas where children adolescents and adults can receive comprehensive inpatient help for the mental health challenges that have disrupted their lives. We are a 62-bed psychiatric hospital that is dedicated to providing high-quality care for adults geriatrics and adolescents (ages 11-17) who are suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues.
Riverview Behavioral Health is part of the Acadia Healthcare system a provider of addiction behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico.
BENEFITS:
Riverview Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Excellent training program
- Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities as part of the Acadia Healthcare family
Responsible for the admission and registration of incoming patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria policies and procedures.
Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork handling data entry engaging with insurance companies over claims and answering phones.
Complete paperwork necessary to admit patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing notify clinical lead of patients arrival and escort the patient and documentation to appropriate location within the facility.
Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient.
Ensure all required patient information is received processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
Demonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in a social services field is required.
One or more years experience in healthcare preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
