Access Coordinator (Full-Time/Day Shift)

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

4d • $40,277 - $59,687 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is M-F 7:30am-4pm with rotating weekends. The Access Coordinator serves as the first point of contact to patients, their families/representatives, outside agencies, and referrers to respond to inquiries for admission or referral. Collects and evaluates psychiatric, demographic and insurance data and determines the appropriate level of care needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field of study
• At least 1 year of progressively more responsible clinical experience
• Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IDX and/or Sunrise preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact to patients, their families/representatives, outside agencies, and referrers to respond to inquiries for admission or referral
• Collect and evaluate psychiatric, demographic and insurance data and determine the appropriate level of care needed
• Provide clinical triage and referral to appropriate Sheppard Pratt services or referral to external services and depending on specific assignment, have primary responsibility for coordination of inpatient admissions
• Actively market Sheppard Pratt programs and services to internal and external groups
• Complete written and on-line documentation requirements for admissions and referrals

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level