Administrative Assistant

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team. What You'll Do The primary focus is to assist the medical personnel in the daily operations of the medical department. Medical Care Protocols and Documentation Schedule medical appointments with the providers upon admission and follow-ups Schedule external appointments for patients as assigned

Coordinate with the BHT for patient transportation Obtain records from any external appointment and upload to electronic medical record (EMR) Documentation of all external appointments in EMR

Utilize and maintain medical tracker on a daily basis Schedule labs as ordered Maintain patient records in EMR, including but not limited to, uploading PDMP Clear orders from eRx for discharged patients Ensure pharmacy orders and prescription authorizations are completed Review rejected prior authorizations and document appropriately Perform other duties as assigned. Coordination of Care Obtain and process all pharmacy authorizations, pending refills Obtain prior authorization for Sublocade and Vivitrol injections Schedule MAT injections and communicate with the nursing staff Ensure pharmacy delivers based on facility set-up Communicate with the pharmacy on any issues Communication and collaboration with treatment team is critical Notify appropriate staff of all patient concerns Managing supplies needed for medical department. Follow up and accountability for medication issues