Admissions Coordinator

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Admissions Coordinator

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

The Admissions Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting administrative operations, data management, and customer service functions. This position is responsible for accurately processing and maintaining medical records, ensuring compliance with data entry and billing procedures, and providing financial oversight as assigned. The Admissions Coordinator also serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and efficient office environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Entry & Record Management

• Uploads paper medical records daily in compliance with required formats.
• Documents releases and disclosures on the Accounting of Release and Disclosure form.
• Generates and reviews reports as needed.
• Accurately enters data related to individuals served, including admissions, discharges, and medical record updates.
• Ensures adherence to billing protocols and required timeframes.
• Completes and maintains service authorization entry for individuals served by RHA as assigned.
• Provides caseload and authorization management reports as required by the Director.

Customer Service & Communication

• Answers telephones, greets visitors, and assists customers, including individuals served, providers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates appropriate phone etiquette and effectively assesses and communicates information regarding agency services.
• Takes and forwards messages promptly and professionally.

Financial Coordination & Performance Monitoring

• Ensures daily deposits are completed, if applicable.
• Oversees and maintains petty cash funds, ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensures security and reconciliation of agency credit cards as assigned.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Manages general building maintenance and orders office supplies.
• Operates and maintains office equipment as needed.
• Performs risk management duties, including workers’ compensation, OSHA compliance, and safety inspections.
• Conducts office orientations for new employees.
• Prepares and processes documents, forms, and spreadsheets.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail, including postage and distribution.
• Participates in committees, unit meetings, and community engagements as required.
• Engages in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit and consumer needs.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of medical office experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 15 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 10 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
•  Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.