# Admissions Coordinator

**Company:** [Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/wvoACNM6Veg95mz6NcMtxk.md)
**Location:** Georgetown, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Other
**Department:** Intake

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## Description

**Job Summary**

The Intake Clerk is responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for all Admissions within 24 Monday through Friday.. Supports therapeutic setting.

**Essential Duties:**

-   Responsible for assisting with all admission process
-   Responsible for assisting with greeting patients, employees and visitors when needed.

## Requirements

**Education and/or Licensure –** High School diploma (or equivalent).

**Experience:**

• 2 years medical prior authorization experience preferred

• 2 years of experience in a medical related field required

**Additional Requirements –** None

**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**

-   Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
-   High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills along with legible handwriting.
-   Customer service skills in face to face interactions with dealing courteously with patients, the public, and other staff within the organization.
-   Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
-   Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.
-   Knowledge of procedure authorization and its direct impact on the practice’s revenue cycle
-   Understanding of payer medical policy guidelines while utilizing these guidelines to manage authorizations effectively
-   Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and Internet use
-   Detail oriented with above average organizational skills
-   Excellent customer service skills; communicates clearly and effectively

## Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.