What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist - Wickenburg position at ALITA CARE?
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This is where you change your story…
At Meadows we understand that new directions in career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!
Who are we?
Meadows Behavioral Health is a leader in the behavioral health industry. We offer a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof.
Who are you?
Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 80% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.
We might be a perfect fit for you!
Position Summary
The Admissions Specialist coordinates all activities associated with the admission of a prospective program attendee.
Responsibilities
- Receives and records inquiry calls in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Collects pertinent patient insurance information, forward for verification and relays insurance information back to caller in a knowledgeable way.
- Identifies those callers that meet the admission criteria for the program as well as help patients identify an appropriate level of care. Obtains necessary demographic, referral source and clinical information, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
- Facilitates the admission process into the program if the caller meets the admission criteria.
- Provides callers that do not meet the admission criteria to find alternate treatment options based on their required level of care.
- Communicates with the patient’s families’ information about the facilities and the policies of the Company.
- Prepares daily reports.
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Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.
- Bachelors Degree preferred. College coursework or Addictions Certification desired.
- Previous experience with admissions, chemical dependency, eating disorders and / or behavioral health preferred.
