Admissions Associate - FAH

Overview

An Admissions Associate is a data entry position that oversees the in-patient, bed assignments, and completion of preliminary paperwork for entering patients. Works with medical, nursing andaccounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement. Additionally,Admissions Associate confirms that all insurance benefits coverage meetsstandards of admission as dictated by policy. As part of a strongmulti-facility team, the ideal candidate will positively contribute to the philosophy and goals of the organization i.e. mission, values and aperson-centered approach.

Reports to our Admissions Liaison/Operations Leadership.

$22.00 to $24.00

• Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
• On-call weekend and holidays
• Opportunity to work hybrid after 90 days of employment

• Data entry and communication with insurance companies.
• Work with Admissions Director to admit patients to facility, verify insurance eligibility, etc.
• Expedites flow of admissions through timely decision making and collaboration with all involvedparties as necessary.
• Obtain verification or authorization of payment source(s)
• Document referrals and outcomes of each potential referral
• Maintain Admission Log
• Understand the impactof reimbursement for various payer sources including, but not limited to,Medicare, Maine Care and Managed Care.
• Maintain daily censusand mix goals per facility budget.
• Produce requiredreports, summaries and recommendations.
• Communicate admissioninformation to facilities in a timely manner.
• Obtainspre-certification from insurance companies, as needed
• Promote excellent customer service skills and role-model consistently.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external colleagues

• Excellence in your work is apriority
• Excellent typing skills and be proficient E-mail, Calendars, and Microsoft Office Software.
• Understanding of functions and useof office equipment (including computer, fax, copier, printer, postage machine,and phone system, etc.)
• High level Customer Service skills.
• Flexible and a strong prioritization skills.
• Able to deal tactfully with the team and the general public.
• Able and willing to workharmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Healthcare experience preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred
• Data Entry (1 Year)

• Must be a Maineresident
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to writethe English language in a legible and understandable manner

• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligible employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savingsaccount, including medical & dependent
• Paid Time Offavailable to all employees
• 401(k) Retirementsavings program with employer match