Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Anchorage, AK at BRS
Company:
Compassus
Position Specific Responsibilities
Manages all pending referrals and current hospitalized patients to identify patient discharge status and coordinate with scheduling department for timely Admission/ Resumption of care.
Performs welcome calls for all pending admission to confirm SOC date, payer source, contact info, address, primary care doctor, physician appointments, and ensure no duplication of services.
Provides weekend coverage for the Intake department accepting and managing referrals via e-portals/referral centers, completing data entry of referrals, requesting additional documentation/referral documents as needed, and coordinating with sales team and agency leadership.
Triages incoming calls to the intake department.
Updates inpatient events for pending admissions.
Assists with data entry of referral as needed
Coordinates with sales team on referral status.
Performs other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma
Minimum one year experience in a home care, hospice, personal care services or medical service setting, preferred.
Prior use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Experience in dealing with a variety of customers in healthcare, including physicians, clinicians, and healthcare facilities.
General office procedure skills and knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented, organized, able to multitask.
Skills
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
A valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The colleague frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases through working with clinical caregivers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: BRS
Location: Anchorage, AK
