What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Administrator position at Rising Ground, Inc?
Overview
The Health Services Clinic at Rising Ground is a pediatric primary care clinic for children and adolescents in the Foster Care, Residential, and Justice for Youth and Families Programs. The Health Services Administrator is responsible for working together with the Health Services clinical and administrative teams to ensure the delivery of high quality, coordinated medical care. This includes frequent interactions with clients and their families, service providers, care coordinators, and insurance companies. The Health Services Clinic is in the South Bronx, near a major subway hub. This is a full-time position and includes the option of a remote workday.
Rising Ground
Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.
Benefits
At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.
Annual Salary
$47,000 - $53,000
Responsibilities
- Billing Administration
- Coordinate and work together with the Medicaid Managed Care Plans Foster Care Liaisons
- Interact with staff in the Medical Billing department, assist with preparation of medical billing reports as needed
- Assist with prior-authorization requests and processes
- Referrals Administration
- Coordinate referrals to medical subspecialists and community-based providers
- Schedule subspecialty referral appointments
- Track subspecialty referral appointments, obtain documentation of subspecialty appointments, assist with additional medical records requests as needed
- Medical Office Administration
- Participate in Health Services quality improvement projects
- Prepare forms and letters as requested
- File documents in the electronic health record
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare setting
- Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, familiarity with electronic health records
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Salary : $47,000 - $53,000
