Admitting Specialist

Job Posting : Admitting Specialist

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a nonprofit founded in 1943, has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year. We are currently seeking a full-time Admitting Specialist to join our team in Peekskill, NY. Reporting to the Admitting Director, the Admitting Specialist plays a crucial role in facilitating the intake and referral process for individuals and agencies seeking mental health services at WJCS. The compensation for this hybrid position is $46,000.

Responsibilities : As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Manage the intake and referral process, schedule initial intake appointments for prospective clients and / or agencies.
• Verify and obtain benefits and pre-certification information from insurance companies.
• Register insurance and pre-certification details for new clients in the electronic health records system.
• Enter and adjust on-going authorizations, co-pay, and deductible information for established clients.
• Troubleshoot issues related to insurance authorization, recertification, and coordination of benefits.

Requirements : We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications :

What WJCS has to offer you : In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including :

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER