Rehab Office Assistant, Full Time

divh2Rehab Assistant/Aide/h2pCabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Rehab Assistant to join our Rehabilitation Department!/ppThe Rehab Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties in support of the Rehabilitative Department. This position is responsible for providing clerical, secretarial, and receptionist support for the Rehabilitative Department. The Rehab Assistant answers phone calls, files, faxes, copies, schedules patient appointments, registers new patients, prepares charts, enters billing charges, and performs other duties as assigned. This position obtains insurance pre-authorizations and follow up as required by each payer on all insured patients. The Rehab Assistant works with the manager to maintain an efficient work flow within and between the two clinics and hospital. This position functions as a resource for all disciplines and patients and may be stationed at the front desk to greet customers. The Rehab Assistant is responsible for performing tasks related to patient care in accordance with the law for physical/occupational/speech therapy as requested. This position prepares patients, equipment, and environment for effective, efficient and safe patient care. The Rehab Assistant participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains performance improvement activities within the department. The candidate will also participate in continuous quality improvement activities and in all departmental training and safety programs as required./ppMajor Job Duties Responsibilities/ppResponsible for providing patient care related tasks as directed by therapists (PT/OT/ST) to increase efficiency of the rehab department./ppPrepares and cleans treatment area for patient use at all times. Performs final cleaning at close of department, in preparation for first morning patient./ppOperates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety and keeps up with equipment maintenance according departmental policies and procedures./ppManages medical records. Maintains the patient charts in EMR, transcribes physician orders accurately and efficiently, organizes evaluation and discharge paperwork and obtains necessary medical information from referring physicians prior to the initial visit./ppSchedules patients and appointments and ensures efficient schedule for all therapists in the department. Patients appointments confirmed daily. New patients are prioritized appropriately./ppMaintains calendars and coordinates with other hospital services to make arrangements for in-services and meetings./ppCompletes all necessary tasks for billing and reimbursement. Accurately and efficiently enters data into specified databases and checks own work for accuracy. Pre-authorizes patient visits per departmental policy. Maintains a tracking system to ensure timeliness of reports and adherence to payer regulations. Confirms monthly invoices./ppFunctions as a departmental resource and is the message center for the facility. Directs questions or concerns to the right staff member. Communicates any changes in schedule to the appropriate personnel./ppTakes directions from others well with good ability to prioritize requests. Views position as being for the benefit and the assistance of the department as a whole./ppDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations in a positive and professional manner./ppExhibits good work habits and efficient use of own and others time to be productive./ppMeets deadlines and is on time for scheduled appointments and meetings./ppInteracts professionally with patient/family and treats patients/family with respect and dignity. Demonstrates great customer services skills, including excellent phone etiquette./ppMaintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments./ppResponsible for ordering supplies and maintain inventory logs for the department./ppConsults others as appropriate to collaborate in improving patient care and performance./ppSkills, Knowledge Abilities/ppMust have clerical skills and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment./ppKnowledge of medical records, scheduling, and patient billing./ppMust possess effective communication and writing skills./ppExcellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to function well under pressure./ppMust possess valid DL; may be required to travel to other hospital buildings, satellite clinic, or out of town to attend meetings./ppMust possess computer skills in order to use e-mail, Word, Excel, Power Point, internet, electronic medical records, etc./ppMust be able to function and excel in a team environment and relate positively and favorably to staff, patients, visitors, families, and physicians./ppAbility to provide patient care related tasks as directed by therapists (PT/OT/ST) to increase efficiency of the rehab department./ppAbility to clean and maintain therapy equipment./ppEducation Requirements/ppHigh school graduate or equivalent./ppBLS certification preferred, must obtain within 3 months of hire./ppExperience/ppPatient care experience in a hospital, rehabilitative services department/facility, or nursing home is preferred, but not required./ppSchedule/ppEight (8) or (10) hour shifts./ppBenefits Package Available./ppFull-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance for you and your eligible family members, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match./ppCabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details./p/div