What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Assistant position at Red River Hospital?
Description
Red River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental illness.
Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to the following populations:
- Dedicated military personnel
- Adults
- Seniors
- Adolescents (ages 12 through 17)
Our excellent staff is committed to the continuous improvement of behavioral healthcare by providing treatment opportunities that promote individual, family, and community wellness. As a team, we are dedicated to providing high quality, outstanding care and attending to the individual needs of each patient and their family in a caring and compassionate manner.
Serving Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma
Our location in Wichita Falls allows for convenient access to residents of nearby Texas cities like Burkburnett as well as South Oklahoma cities like Lawton. Call the number below to begin the process of healing.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission: To provide superior comprehensive behavioral healthcare and substance abuse services to the people, communities, and hospitals we serve.
Vision: To be the behavioral healthcare provider and employer of choice.
Values: Integrity, respect, excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient.
Greet and search new patients and those transporting them upon arrival and answer questions.
Complete paperwork necessary to admit patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing, notify clinical lead of patient’s arrival and escort the patient and documentation to appropriate location within the facility.
Ensure that all required patient information is received, processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, handling data entry, engaging with insurance companies over claims and answering phones.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Prefer one year experience working with acute mental health patients.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
WORK HOURS:
Every Saturday and Sunday 7a - 7p
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): Experience working with acute mental health patients
Education
Required- High School/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Cert Nursing Asst
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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