What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psych Admissions Coordinator I position at Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital?
Psychiatric triage for all levels of care for units on and off-site, certain affiliates, MGB facilities, and capitated contracts. Provides teaching function for all evaluating clinicians regarding payers and precertification requirements
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
Provides MGB with a wide bed/service search following the established triage procedure.
-Interviews the patient, family member or referring professional to obtain clinical and demographic data to determine need for evaluation and/ or admission: following established admission procedure.
-Continually reassess census and bed availability.
-Completes financial screening according to established procedure.
-Enters patient information and ADT transactions into the Epic EHR system completely and accurately.
-Completes admitting paperwork.
-Interacts with departmental hospital staffs in a professional and cooperative manner.
-Maintains confidentiality of information of the department and contributes to the effective operation of the department.
Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Relevant professional experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated strong interviewing and organizational skills. - Beginning knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. - Familiarity with data entry. - Excellent communication via telephone and in person. - Knowledge of proper keyboarding methods.
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Relevant professional experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated strong interviewing and organizational skills. - Beginning knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. - Familiarity with data entry. - Excellent communication via telephone and in person. - Knowledge of proper keyboarding methods.
Physical Requirements
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee’s protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.