POSITION SUMMARY

The admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating aspects of the admissions process. This includes but is not limited to efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, processing of referrals for possible admissions, knowledge of and communication with referral sources and customers who presents for assessment. Additional responsibilities include insurance verification/ precertification, patient registration process, vitals, wanding, patient observations, scheduling of evaluations, admissions processing, bed board monitoring, belongings searches, and other non-clinical duties by admissions leadership team.

Essential Duties:

• Must possess the knowledge of crisis behavior management, have excellent organizational skills with ability for multitasking.
• Performs belonging searches, vitals, wanding, and patient observations.
• Schedules assessments with potential patients and referral sources and explains the assessment/admission process.
• Promptly greets patient and family upon notification of their arrival, informs patient and family evaluation and admission process.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of experience in a human service, social service, psychiatric, or mental health setting, performing administrative duties, crisis intervention, telephonic triage and inquiries, and customer care.
• Experience providing inpatient behavioral health care.
• Must have current CPR, Level I AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card, and able to pass required clearances, and background checks.
• Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and display proficient oral/written communication skills
• Must be able and willing to work selected available shift including weekends, and holidays.