Admissions Associate

Schedule:

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

Job Duties:

• 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 involved parties as necessary.
  
• Obtain verification or authorization of payment source(s)
• Document referrals and outcomes of each potential referral
• Maintain Admission Log
• Understand the impact of reimbursement for various payer sources including, but not limited to, Medicare, MaineCare and Managed Care.
• Maintain daily census and mix goals per facility budget.
• Produce required reports, summaries and recommendations.
• Communicate admission information to facilities in a timely manner.
• Obtains pre-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
  

Skills and Abilities

• Excellence in your work is a priority
• Excellent typing skills and be proficient E-mail, Calendars, and Microsoft Office Software.
• Understanding of functions and use of 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 work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Healthcare experience preferred
  
• Medical Terminology preferred
• Data Entry (1 Year) 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a Maine resident
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner

Benefits:

• Pay On Demand: Daily access to your paycheck
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Eligible employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer match