Admissions Specialist

Job Description Summary Admission specialist adds all new clients into the Avatar system and will also update current client demographic and/or payer information as needed. They run reports for upcoming appointments to verify financial eligibility and demographic data updates. Admission Specialist demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Admission Specialist provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Admission specialist adds all new clients into the Avatar system and will also update current client demographic and/or payer information as needed. They run reports for upcoming appointments to verify financial eligibility and demographic data updates. Admission Specialist demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Admission Specialist provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Education High School Diploma or equivalent Work Experiences Must be able to effectively, courteously, and professionally deal with the public both verbally and in writing. Responsibilities Using Ozark Center procedures and tools, accurately adds or updates client information, assuring that all fields in the admission screens are populated when completing financial updates/intakes. Explain Financial Consent to Clients Work assigned financial and demographic reports. Ensure documents are scanned into the electronic medical record (Avatar). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Perform all other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements TB test upon hire Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, and other office equipment as needed Sufficient sensory-motor dexterity to complete motor skill tasks, including vision, hearing, and speech Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, and stooping #J-18808-Ljbffr