Overview
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit human services organization that has strengthened communities and changed lives since 1943. As the largest provider of licensed outpatient behavioral health services and one of the largest human services agencies in Westchester County, WJCS serves more than 20,000 individuals each year through over 80 innovative programs. Our services support people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, providing compassionate, high-quality care and resources.
We are currently seeking a full-time Admitting Specialist to join our team in either Peekskill or Hartsdale - the location is flexible. The Admitting Specialist plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth intake and referral process for individuals and agencies seeking mental health services at WJCS. The compensation for this 35 hours per week position is $52,500.
Responsibilities
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Process intakes and referrals, and 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:
- An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field is preferred, however an applicant with experience and a High School Diploma will be considered.
- Prior office experience, preferably in a managed care or healthcare setting, along with strong computer skills.
- Solid understanding of administrative processes with mental health or health care settings.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong data entry skills.
- Proficient knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid billing policies.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus!
What WJCS has to offer you
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
- Ongoing Professional Development and Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
- Disability and life insurance
- Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives
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Skills Required
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in a health-related field
- High school diploma with relevant experience
- Prior office experience
- Managed care or healthcare office experience
- Strong computer skills
- Understanding of administrative processes in mental health or healthcare settings
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong data entry skills
- Proficient knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing policies
- Bilingual English and Spanish ability
What We Do
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is one of the largest human service organizations in Westchester County, with over 80 programs that serve people of all ages and backgrounds. We offer a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people, including evidence-based mental health and trauma treatment, community residences and social and vocational programming for disabled adults, child- and parent-development programs, LGBTQ+ youth, family, and educational services, senior care, and spiritual and cultural programming for the wider Jewish community. Learn more at wjcs.com.
