Admissions Intake Coordinator - Evenings and Weekends

New Day Recovery is expanding! To better assist our community we now offer 24/7 admissions and are looking for a spirited and compassionate addition to our admissions team. This position works M-F 5p-11p and weekends. The Admissions Coordinator coordinates the admissions process of clients to our inpatient detox program and facilities by maintaining admitting guidelines; obtaining applicant information; screening applicants; completing admissions process; resolving patient issues. This is a non-exempt position with hours and schedule established to complete required duties. This position is “non-exempt” from wage and hour regulations, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Company culture is important to us!

• 80% company-paid medical insurance for the employee and all dependents effective the first of the month following your start date
• Optional dental and vision plans at reduced rates
• Optional Short Term Disability offered
• 100% company-paid life insurance plan of $25,000
• Supplemental Life available for yourself and dependents
• 401(k) with above average matching after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 5 Paid holidays
• Frequent free employee meals and events

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains admission guidelines.
• Obtains applicant information and medical information and inputs to the designated system; verifying and clarifying information; interviewing patients and family members; explaining admission criteria.
• Screens patients by comparing patient's condition to admission criteria; evaluating and accepting or rejecting patients; referring patients and family to other programs and institutions.
• Admits patients by completing admission and financial responsibility forms; coordinating and arranging physical, social, emotional, and support service requirements, including transportation.
• Prepares admissions reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Protects organization reputation by keeping information confidential.

Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.

 ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

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  Multi-tasking
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  Listening
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  Energy Level
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  Teamwork
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  People Skills
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  Documentation Skills
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  PC Proficiency
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  Organization
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  Bedside Manner

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Client-oriented and friendly
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Working quickly without compromising quality
• Knowledge of English language
• High school degree

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

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  Medical Assistant Certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
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  Ability to undertake strenuous tasks, to stoop and bend.
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  Ability to perform job responsibilities in facilities with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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  Smoke-free working environment.
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  Those typical of an office setting with extended periods of sitting.