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Admissions Coordinator (1PM-9PM with Rotational Weekends)

Admissions Coordinator (1PM-9PM with Rotational Weekends)

Universal Health Services, Inc.Newport News, VA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

Admissions Coordinator

Hours : 1pm-9pm Monday-Friday

Weekend Rotation : Every 3rd Weekend (7am-7pm)

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Position Summary :

The Admissions Coordinator serves as the point of contact for the clinical assessment process. Assesses patient needs by phone, collecting data and assigning clinical liaison for field contact, coordinates all aspects of referral / admission processes and complies referral / admissions statistical data. The Admissions Coordinator is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities and acute care activities to ensure individualized, patient centered health / mental health care for all patient populations admitted for hospitalization. The Admissions Coordinator will maintain relationships with ongoing sources of referral to alternate treatment sources when appropriate.

Job Duties :

  • Completes the Admission Assessment on the patient and contacts the appropriate doctor if admission criteria are met.
  • Identifies patient symptoms listed by referral which require medical attention, or patient problems and behavior changes and communicates these to the attending physician.
  • Promotes communication between the unit and admissions department by providing an accurate description of the client presented to admissions.
  • Performs Intake Assessments as assigned with referral of the patient to the appropriate service (inpatient, outpatient, etc.).
  • Explains hospital regulations such as visiting hours, items that can and cannot be brought into facility.
  • Escorts patient or arranges for escort to the patient care unit.
  • Enters patient admitting information into computer and routes printed copy to designated department.
  • Clinician refers and triages patients to other placements as appropriate.
  • Uses effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members, and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights :

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Qualifications

    Job Requirements

    Excellent communication skills, i.e., verbal and written. Ability to prioritize; work well under periods of high stress and pressure. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Demonstrates an understanding of funding entities. Thorough knowledge of psychiatric services provided by the hospital. Ability to work flexible hours. Requires a basic understanding of computers; and accurate data entry skills. Knowledge of insurance contracts and payors. Knowledge of precertification for inpatient hospitalization. Experience gathering and documenting medical and clinical information to assess and staff appropriately with physician. Ability to triage for medical and psychiatric needs. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery. Excellent customer service skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, visitors, families and referral sources.

    Educational Requirements :

    Master's Degree in the Clinical / Behavioral Health Field (Counseling, Social Work) OR Registered Nurse (RN)

    Experience : 1-3 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Working knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria, mental status exam, and addiction and recovery field.

    UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

    UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

    All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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