Position Title: Intake Assessment Specialist I
Department:
Reports To:
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for all procedures to ensure the proper registration, data input of the proper information for each patient without regard to the financial status of any patient, insurance verification, billing, and collection follow-up with insurance companies and any other private pay sources including contracted agreements.
SALARY RANGE
$25.50 - $28 per hour DOE
We offer a competitive benefits package:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays (12)
- Paid Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Competitive wages
- Stability and career advancement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
HOURS
8 per Day / 5 Days per Week
CATEGORIES OF DUTIES
- Intake and screening of all inquiry calls for admission. Admitting new patients entering the program into the ASI/AVATAR under appropriate programs.
- Complete ASAM
- Assist in completing intake packet and chart records.
- Verify for accuracy and completeness and enter admission or discharge into ASICSM/AVATAR/PCNX.
- Bill for all services provided by TTC at time of admission.
- Counsel all patients on the facilities payment requirements and collection of rent.
- State entry of required data elements to meet the requirements of the patient accounting system.
- Maintain unit of service reports and data appropriate personnel; communicate Private Pay and Private Insurance statistics to Marketing Committee.
- Keep calendar of all appointments, data report, Admission and Discharge reports to be turned in.
- Collaborate with outside providers to assist with referrals and admissions.
- Caseload list maintenance and distribution of patients. Maintain case conference log.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of individual’s job performance.
- Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or G.E.D.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
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- High School Diploma or GED
- Current enrollment in (Level I) or completion of (Level II) an academic Addiction Studies Program
- Registration or Certification with a DADP- approved State level certification agency. Must be registered or certified upon hire.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Understand the use of UB92 billing format.
- Understand the use of the HCFA 1500 billing format.
- One (1) year prior admission experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare environment.
- One (1) year continuous sobriety, if in recovery.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.
