ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST - FT - Highland-Clarksburg Hospital : Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location Highland- Clarksburg Hospital - Clarksburg, WV Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day DescriptionHIGHLAND CLARKSBURG HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTIONADMISSIONS SPECIALIST JOB SUMMARY: Duties include phone triage, addressing requests for services and possible crisis intervention, answers calls with regard to hospital services, bed availability, general inquiries; offers resources when applicable, verifies insurance, utilizes our electronic medical records system, completes intakes and paperwork relevant to intakes. Reports to the Director of Social Services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides clinical screening/assessment for potential and admitted patients

Provides information and referral services for internal and external customers

Interviews incoming patient or representative and enters data into EMR; assures admission criteria is met

Presents clinical information to a member of medical staff for approval/denial of admissions

Explains hospital regulations, patient rights and all admissions documentation to patient/representative

Records/collects necessary personal information and secures required signatures

Verifies patient information (custody arrangement, HCS, demographic data, etc)

Verifies insurance benefits/payment information/collects co-pays as appropriate

Performs duties and records all information concisely/accurately, and completely.

Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

Provides crisis intervention as needed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Ensures adequate continuing education credits to maintain licensure if required

Provides patient and family education as needed

Attends/completes staff development activities as required

Attends monthly staff meetings

Responsible for knowledge/review of Admission/HCHI policies

Other related duties as assigned

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: BS/BA Mental Health or Behavioral Health field-psychology, social work, criminal justice, etc. Knowledge of community resources and previous experience in mental health facility preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret instructions, documents, and follow procedures. Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with patients and their families, employees, and public. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables as needed. Ability to interpret a variety or instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities: Computer literate, working knowledge of DOS, Windows, CMHC and other applications. Working knowledge of the DSM-IV and/or DSM-V Outstanding interpersonal and interviewing and assessment skills.