Coordinator, Assessment

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital

Schedule: Full-time, night shift

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  Provides clerical support to the assessment team and acts as back up to front desk reception. Enters information into the system accurately.
• Maintains appropriate stock of paperwork/forms and supplies to support the assessment department.
• Checks in patient belongings with accuracy and documents appropriately.
• Processes consent forms and coordinates admission paperwork for unit.
• Provides assistance to other units and departments as needed.
• Sends appropriate documentation to referral sources in the appropriate timeframe.
• Provides assistance with discharges.
• Schedules appointments for incoming assessments paying close attention to the needs of the patient.
• Assists in the orientation of patients to units and to outpatient programs.
• Always exhibit the company’s core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:
Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Knowledge in behavioral health care.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.

Applicants should possess:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• One year of experience working in a psychiatric health care facility preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

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