Job description

We are actively seeking a Pre-certification Coordinator to join our excellent Intake team! This is a PRN or Per Diem position, which works on an as-needed basis.

Acadia Healthcare-River Place Behavioral Health, a service of Ochsner Health System, provides state-of-the-art psychiatric care for adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns.

As a Pre-Certification Coordinator at River Place you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plan by:

• Reviewing prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Efficiently and accurately completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient.
• Greeting and searching new patients and those transporting them upon arrival and answer questions.
• Completing paperwork necessary to admit patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing, notify clinical lead of patient’s arrival and escort the patient and documentation to appropriate location within the facility.
• Ensuring that all required patient information is received, processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
• Clerical duties such as managing paperwork, handling data entry, engaging with insurance companies over claims and answering phones.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Knowledge of medical insurance pre-cert process
• Experience working in EPIC is highly preferred

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical License/Experience is highly preferred

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
This facility requires you to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CAC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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