Per Diem Admissions Intake Specialist

Surfpoint Recovery is looking for a per diem Admissions Intake Specialist we grow and expand. Surfpoint Recovery is a cutting edge substance-use-disorder (SUD) treatment center that has partnered with DailyPay for same day access to funds! Employees no longer have to wait until pay day to get their earnings. We are located in Coney Island, Brooklyn NY.  We are an OASAS-licensed and CARF-certified Center of Excellence. Surfpoint Recovery offers inpatient detox, withdrawal, and stabilization services, as well as inpatient rehabilitation services for individuals with substance use disorder. 

The Admissions Intake Specialist is responsible for the admissions and registration of incoming patients. The Admissions Intake Specialist ensures all required patient information is processed appropriately. 

Responsibilities: 

 • Under the supervision of a Qualified Health Professional (QHP), the employee screens, interviews, and completes all admissions/triage/assessments.
• Engage with insurance companies over eligibility, benefits, and authorization for services.
• Complete all required consent and disclosures documentation with clients and upload to client’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Complete admissions Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral (LOCADTR) under the supervision of a QHP.
• Ensure all required insurance documentation is uploaded to the client’s EMR.
• Secure and document client’s insurance registration/authorization numbers.
• Work closely with the EMR company to troubleshoot day-to-day issues.
• Complete and distribute daily census reports to all required disciplines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related work experience
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Substance Abuse Treatment
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Computer skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills