What are the responsibilities and job description for the BWH Intake Coordinator PHP FT position at Meadows of Wickenburg Inc?
Job Details
Description
• Facilitates admissions to the partial hospital by interacting with potential patients and performing triage, assessment, and intake procedures.
• Interviews prospective clients and their families to collect additional clinical history and to provide information.
• Verifies insurance benefits, gets authorizations for levels of care, and handles billing.
• Communicates with other individuals and departments within the hospital structure to facilitate admissions.
• Maintains census by coordinating successful admissions to inpatient programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Essential Competencies:
• Excellent communication, customer service, and time management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to assess a client’s hospital needs through conversation with referral source.
• Understanding of mental illness, common diagnoses and behaviors.
• Ability to maintain a calm and respectful demeanor when handling difficult people or situations.
High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred.
One year office experience preferred.
Qualifications
Salary : $20 - $25