Admissions Specialist

The Admissions Specialist 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.

Responsibilities:

Receives and responds to incoming community-based inquiries regarding inpatient care.

Processes patient referral form on an emergency or tentatively scheduled basis.

Interviews patient or significant other regarding precipitating events; obtains demographic, family, in-service, employment information; and completes admissions forms.

Contacts appropriate clinical staff for continued assessment; consults with above regarding patient’s chief complaint.

Follows up with clinical staff for continued assessment; consults with above regarding patient’s chief complaints.

Contacts and assists in contacting in-service companies, referral services, nursing homes and other community agencies, prospective admits and significant others whenever possible.

Makes addressograph plates and wrist bands for new admissions.

Prepares appropriate hospital and insurance forms; obtain required signatures of patient, physician, family, insurance participant, etc.; makes follow-up contacts and arranges meetings to finalize signatures and complete all necessary compilation of data.

Checks and verifies data on new admissions via the Business Office; maintains admission records of inpatients and former patients; maintains data and status of current inpatients; keeps daily discharge log and types discharge list and census report.

Preparation and distribution of daily census.

Responds and assists in codes and hospital emergencies.

Performs special projects or other related work as required or requested.

Education:

High school graduate or GED. Some college preferred

A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in health care, preferably in mental health.

Work Experience:

• Six months of relevant experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Twelve months of relevant experience in an acute care and/or nursing home facility may be substituted for experience in a psychiatric setting preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Hospital admissions: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person