Admissions Assistant

$59,238 - $66,248/Yr

Northwell Health - Manhasset, NY

Full-time

Manhasset, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Admissions Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating the referral, intake, and admissions processes for rehabilitation outpatients. This position ensures timely and appropriate admissions by coordinating various aspects of the admissions process, including monitoring schedules and patient attendance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient's entry by monitoring and tracking required information and admissions criteria, including physician prescriptions, managed care documents, and financial clearance.
• Maintains outpatient rehabilitation master schedule and 'waiting list'.
• Monitors occupancy rate and fills all schedule vacancies, as needed.
• Assists with Patient Financial Services personnel to ensure timely and appropriate financial clearance for prospective new admissions.
• Tracks and monitors patient attendance.
• Coordinates and directs externally referred patients based on patients needs.
• Provides written and verbal information to prospective patients.
• Collects and organizes referral and admission data.
• Troubleshoots intake admissions process to resolve issues and improve the process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.