What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at BayMark Health Services?
Description
Full Time Admissions CoordinatorBayMark Health Services is looking for a highly organized, professional, and dependable Admissions Coordinator to handle a multitude of functions under the supervision of the Director of Admissions. Role and Responsibilities- Communicates with family members and potential clients, informing about patient care expectations and necessary personal items/belongings for patients to bring with them upon admission.
- Available to receive phone calls after hours, on holidays and weekends.
- Gathers financial and insurance information from the client/fiduciary in a prompt and secure fashion.
- Communicates effectively with the billing company.
- Completes phone intake screenings with potential clients and uploads results into EHR.
- Coordinates with medical and clinical staff to assess incoming clients.
- Meets with families and prospective clients to accurately describe the program and services we offer.
- Maintains the Call Tracker and Admissions Traffic Report.
- Follows Admissions Process as directed for step-by-step detail.
- Visits treatment facilities, hospitals, and other potential referral sources with marketing material. Provides updates of such business development visits to the Director of Admissions or Director of Business Development.
- Completes all necessary paperwork prior to a client intake as outlined in the Admissions Process.
- Treats clients with dignity and respect and communicates in a non-judgmental manner.
- Assists with client transport as necessary.
- Participates in quality improvement/patient satisfaction initiatives specific to the admission process.
- Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
- Sends out emails to appropriate staff with updates on new admissions and their estimated times of arrival.
- 1 years of administrative experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Satisfactory drug screen and background check.
- Substance abuse treatment history.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and family members.
- EHR systems experience.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
- Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic.