Assistant File Clerk Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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We are looking for an Admission Clerk to join our team, who has an excitement for and is passionate about helping people as they learn how to establish a lifestyle of recovery free from substance use. If you want to make a difference in someone else's life, we want you to apply!

Title: Admission Clerk

This is an entry level position

Classification: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to: Admissions Director

Qualifications: High school diploma and specialized training with one year related experience; college credit may be substituted for training or experience where applicable; ability to type 35 wpm.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary: Maintain client and program-related records in accord with agency standards; collect data and prepare statistical reports; provide clerical services to clinical staff as required; answer agency telephone as directed; perform other related duties as required. Some weekends required.

Duties:

• Interview clients on telephone for pre-screening and assist admissions in scheduling screening appointments.
• Maintain SRC data base. Enter admissions, discharges, transfers, release of information, census, etc. Run end of month reports.
• Maintain state TNWITS data base. Includes entering admissions, discharges, transfers, programs, level changes, ASI, GPRA’s, etc.
• Maintain and update client information cards.
• Billing – enter TNWITS encounters weekly to state. Balance SRC data base to TNWITS data base monthly. ATR encounters entered as received from counselors.
• Process request and receipt of client treatment records from other agencies in accord with confidentiality laws.
• Conduct Level I chart audits. Monitor charts for compliance with standards of timeliness and format in documentation. Distribute findings to supervisor and staff, monitor corrections.
• Maintain adequate inventory of program forms, admission packets, and client handbooks (IR and TL); organize and maintain orderly filing system for all forms and program reports.
• Provide typing, filing and other clerical services as needed or as directed by supervisor.
• Answer agency telephone as required.
• Participate in all administrative and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Delegate duties to volunteers and work-study students as appropriate.
• Answer inquiries from clients.
• Prepare verification letters and certificates for clients and former clients.
• Receive personal items dropped off for clients.
• Prepare clinical staffing notes and maintain in log.
• Maintain client emergency contact log.
• Answer correspondence and maintain log.
• Prepare initial client records from admission paperwork.
• File all additions to client records as received.
• Conduct assessments and admissions as needed.
• Perform initial interviews and screening assessments to determine eligibility and appropriate level of care in accordance to ASAM criteria.
• Conduct duties of the Client Care Specialist as needed.
• Monitor bed assigning as needed.
• Operate excel waitlist as needed.
• Cross training – be able to conduct a screen or an admission as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain client census with Admissions Director.
• Distribute electronic census daily.
• Other Duties assigned

Full-Time Benefits

· We have an excellent benefits package that includes 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, free daily meal, paid holidays and paid time off.