What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Assistant position at Legacy Behavioral Health Center?
Legacy Behavioral Health Center, Inc. is a community mental health center that has been serving residents of Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard Counties since 2005. We are committed to improving the quality of life and level of performance of emotionally and behaviorally challenged children, adolescents, families and adults through an array of diverse services.
We are currently seeking a fulltime Bilingual Admissions Assistant for our office in Stuart!
Under supervision, provides administrative support to the Admissions Department. Coordinates administrative functions necessary to process initial and internal referrals, intake scheduling, and overall administrative support for the Admissions Department.
Status: Full Time Employee (Monday - Friday; 40 hours a week)
- Ensures that referrals to the department contain all necessary information to be entered in our database system.
- Verifies Medicaid eligibility
- Secures funding for clients.
- Notifies clients and referral sources insurance eligibility.
- Schedules and confirms intake appointments
- Assigns chart numbers to new clients.
- Requests funds via e-mail or fax from funding sources.
- Faxes initial Primary Care Physician forms (PCP)
- Excellent customer service skills, organizational and computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, e-mail).
- Maintain ongoing communication with referral sources
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Entry Position - Minimum of High School or equivalent.
Important Notes
- Competitive Hourly Rate.
- Fulltime Employee Benefits:
- Paid time off (Vacation, Personal, Sick)
- 6 Paid Holidays Off during the year.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision