What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Brighter Start Health?
Admissions Coordinator Job Description
Duties:
- Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
- Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
- Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
- Schedule assessments.
- Conduct pre-admission assessments.
- Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.
- Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.
- Coordinate with referral sources.
- Coordinate transportation arrangements for patients.
- Responsible for maintaining all the documentation involved with the admissions process.
- Saturday availability required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required with college degree preferred.
- One year experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in the mental health or substance abuse field.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work with male and female adult (18 ) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders
- Teamwork and excellent customer service
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilmington, NC 28403
Salary : $20 - $25