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Location:
200 Congress Park Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33445
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Industry:
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Type:
Health Care
Admin - Clerical
Telecommunications
Experience:
At least 1 year(s)
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Description
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for developing, managing and implementing systems, particularly inquiry/intake calls, patient screenings, admissions and contacts with utilization reviewers and case managers. He/she is also responsible for working with the admissions and facility staff to assure exceptional patient and community satisfaction, and in developing and achieving community education and awareness goals.
Specific Job Duties Include:
- Answers inquiry calls efficiently and courteously.
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Answers any questions callers may have that are of a non-clinical nature; appropriately transfer calls if clinical issues arise.
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Appropriately completes inquiry call forms.
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Coordinates and schedules prospective patient screenings.
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Coordinates and processes all admissions to the facility.
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Responsible for obtaining demographic and financial information during inquiry calls.
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Forwards financial coverage information to billing unit; verifying insurance information as necessary.
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Maintains the Inquiry Call Disposition Log and follows up accordingly.
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Responsible for mailing program literature when requested.
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Works collaboratively with the Admissions Office Clinical Supervisor and Admissions Office Manager, providing update information; re: inquiry calls throughout the month.
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Ensures the clinical and financial screening criteria have been met prior to admission.
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Obtains necessary consents, identifications and financial documents needed to admit patient into the program.
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Able to recognize and assist in crisis situations and provide interventions based on training and experience.
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Provides community awareness education and in services on behalf of facility as assigned
Requirements
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Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience in healthcare, preferably in mental health.
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Exceptional customer service skills.
Shifts: Evenings 4pm-12am, Overnights 12am-8am
The Watershed welcomes recovering individuals to apply! Recovering individuals must have a minimum of 1 full year of abstinence from drugs/alcohol to eligible for employment.
Our competitive compensation and excellent benefits package for FULL-TIME employees includes:
Medical and Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
401(K) plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace. Local candidates desired. No relocation offered.
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