{"ops":[{"insert":"The Admissions Specialist is responsible for developing, managing and implementing systems, particularly inquiry/intake calls, patient screenings, admissions and contacts with utilization reviewers and case managers. He/she is also responsible for working with the admissions and facility staff to assure exceptional patient and community satisfaction, and in developing and achieving community education and awareness goals."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Responsibilities:","attributes":{"bold":true}},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Receives and responds to incoming community-based inquiries regarding inpatient care."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Processes patient referral form on an emergency or tentatively scheduled basis."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Interviews patient or significant other regarding precipitating events; obtains demographic, family, in-service, employment information; and completes admissions forms."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Contacts appropriate clinical staff for continued assessment; consults with above regarding patient’s chief complaint."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Follows up with clinical staff for continued assessment; consults with above regarding patient’s chief complaints."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Contacts and assists in contacting in-service companies, referral services, nursing homes and other community agencies, prospective admits and significant others whenever possible."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Makes addressograph plates and wrist bands for new admissions."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Prepares appropriate hospital and insurance forms; obtain required signatures of patient, physician, family, insurance participant, etc.; makes follow-up contacts and arranges meetings to finalize signatures and complete all necessary compilation of data."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Checks and verifies data on new admissions via the Business Office; maintains admission records of inpatients and former patients; maintains data and status of current inpatients; keeps daily discharge log and types discharge list and census report."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Preparation and distribution of daily census."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Responds and assists in codes and hospital emergencies."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Performs special projects or other related work as required or requested."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Education:","attributes":{"bold":true}},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"High school graduate or GED. Some college preferred"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in health care, preferably in mental health."},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Work Experience:","attributes":{"bold":true}},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Six months of relevant experience in a psychiatric setting preferred."},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Twelve months of relevant experience in an acute care and/or nursing home facility may be substituted for experience in a psychiatric setting preferred"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Job Type: Full-time"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Benefits:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"401(k)"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"401(k) matching"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Dental insurance"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Employee assistance program"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Flexible spending account"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Health insurance"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Life insurance"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Paid time off"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Retirement plan"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"Vision insurance"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Education:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"High school or equivalent (Required)"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Experience:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"Hospital admissions: 1 year (Preferred)"},{"insert":"\n","attributes":{"list":"bullet"}},{"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Work Location: In person"},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Employee assistance program, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Life insurance, Retirement plan