What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Emerald Isle Health and Recovery?
Full Time Admissions Coordinator
BayMark 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.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 1 years of administrative experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Satisfactory drug screen and background check.
Preferred Skills
- Substance abuse treatment history.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and family members.
- EHR systems experience.
Benefits:
- 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.
Here is what you can expect from us:
BayMark Health Services is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our Portland Maine rehab center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.
BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.