Location: Altoona,PA, USA
Administrative Assistant / Intake Specialist Position Description: We are looking for an Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist to join our Team! The Blended Case Management Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist will provide services in accordance with Federal, State and Agency requirements. The successful candidate will act as a coordinative link to facilitate, monitor, and maintain BCM services and provide oversight of the intake and authorization processes. The Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist will communicate with BCM Staff and outside members of the treatment team on an as needed basis. Essential Duties: The Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist is expected to perform the following duties. Please note this list is not all inclusive, but illustrative of the nature of work involved: Answer any incoming phone calls, gather information on the reason for the call, and then handle the call appropriately by either performing the functions of the administrative assistant/intake specialist or transfer the call to the appropriate person to handle the situation. 1. Complete referral sheets and respond to all inquiries 2. Obtain referrals, releases, and needed documentation from Service Providers 3. Submit for initial authorization approval and maintain re-authorization approval to ensure continuation of services 4. Inform Supervisors of authorization approvals, denials or other circumstances 5. Complete a monthly report tracking referral numbers (pending/approved), referral sources, census, and other relevant information. Education, Experience, Skills, Training: High School Diploma or equivalent. The successful applicant must have excellent at least one-year experience working in an office setting. Must be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearances. This is a full-time position with medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as, paid vacation and paid holidays. Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national/ethnic origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex (including discrimination on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions, including pregnancy termination. ), sexual preference, cultural beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, gender identity, sex related to marital, family, or parental status, and habits or economic status and must observe all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled