Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Admissions Assistant-On Call/Per Diem in Tukwila, Washington
Description
Cascade Behavioral Hospital has an immediate opening for an On Call/Per Diem Admissions Assistant.. The primary responsibility of the Admissions Assistant is to admit patients into the HMS system in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner, utilizing good customer service skills. Provide communication for the hospital and general public by receiving and disseminating all calls. Provide assistance with task oriented responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in a way that is understood by patients, family members and others related to the mental health care team.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Possesses ability to accept direction and work with others toward shared goals.
Self-starter. Able to work well as a member of the team, but also able to function independently.
Teamwork and conflict resolution skills; excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, families and other professionals.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Attentive to details.
Strong multi-tasking skills.
Experience/Skills:
Ability to type 45 wpm
Previous hospital admission process preferred
Proficient /skillful in Microsoft programs, i.e. Word, Excel
Working knowledge of system tools such as HMS, e-Solutions, One Health Port, Availity and My Virtual Merchant
Knowledge of basic insurance information and ability to distinguish the plans
Education:
Graduate from an accredited High School / GED
College credit hours in psychology or related coursework a plus
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Communication: Intermediate
Customer Focus: Intermediate
Attention to Detail: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- High School/GED or better
Experience
Preferred
- 1-2 year: Hospital Admissions
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)