INTAKE/BILLING DIRECTOR at Freedom Magnolia

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: NOTE: this position is currently filled. However, it is the policy of Freedom Behavioral to continue to take applications so that we can ensure there is no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.Beacham Memorial Hospital/Freedom Behavioral Hospital is currently accepting applications for an Intake Director to join our teamResponsibilities:Manages the daily operation of and plans for all pre-admission activitiesCoordinates the admission with other departments by collecting and distributing the appropriate informationIdentifies information needed from the referring hospital to finalize the admissionResponsible for gathering, entering and disseminating accurate patient demographics and insurance informationResponsible for coordinating the admission functions in keeping with the quality patient care objectives of the hospital and established goals with respect to patient censusCoordinates and facilitates the admission of patients from the referral sourcesCompletes verification of benefits and authorization of Medicare/Medicaid benefits prior to the patient's admission into the facilityworks collaboratively with liaisons to expedite the flow of referrals to admissionsconducts in-house tours for families and outside agencies as necessaryRequirements:CPRHigh School Diploma or equivalentKnowledge of Excel & WordKnowledge of Medical TerminologyBilling ExperienceDemonstrate effective relationship skills, decision-making skills and verbal and written communication skillsMust have strong analytical abilities, strong communication skills, and be able to work with little or no supervision in order to carry out the practice goals and objectivesMust be able to lead, as well work in a team environmentBeacham Memorial/Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.