Admission Coordinator - Intake Department

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA 70816, as a Part-Time Admission Coordinator in the Intake Department, working from 6 PM to 6 AM. This onsite position provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of psychiatric patients during a crucial time in their journey. You will collaborate with a committed team of professionals who value excellence and integrity, ensuring the highest quality of care as you guide patients through the admission process. This role allows you to utilize your problem-solving skills and contribute to a culture of abundant thinking and high performance. Moreover, you will gain valuable experience within the behavioral health field, enriching your knowledge and professional growth in a supportive environment. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Seize the chance to be part of something meaningful and grow your career at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital. As a Part-Time Admission Coordinator in the Intake Department at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in managing the intake process for psychiatric patients. Your responsibilities will include conducting intakes and completing inquiry forms while reviewing admission packets to ensure they meet established criteria. In this position, you will maintain intake logs and gather data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Collaborating closely with physicians and the Director of Nursing, you will communicate potential admissions effectively. Additionally, you will initiate demographic entries on face sheets and episodes of care, compile insurance information for new admits, and assemble patient charts. As part of your duties, you will also complete insurance verifications once patients have been accepted by the physician, ensuring a seamless admission experience for those in need of care. To excel as a Part-Time Admission Coordinator in the Intake Department at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, certain skills and competencies are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must, as you will use these tools for documentation and data management throughout the intake process. The ability to work with minimal supervision is crucial, allowing you to take initiative and make quick decisions as needed. Organizational skills and self-discipline will enable you to manage intake logs and patient charts efficiently, ensuring that all necessary information is meticulously recorded and accessible. Additionally, thorough documentation and strong communication skills are vital for effectively collaborating with physicians and the Director of Nursing regarding potential admissions. By combining these skills, you will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the admission process and the overall mission of providing exceptional patient care in our facility.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Should be able to work with minimal supervision
Organized and self-disciplined
Thorough documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

Conducting intakes and completing inquiry forms
Reviewing admission packets to ensure they meet established criteria
Maintaining intake logs
Gathering data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
Collaborating closely with physicians and the Director of Nursing to communicate potential admissions effectively
Initiating demographic entries on face sheets and episodes of care
Compiling insurance information for new admits
Assembling patient charts
Completing insurance verifications once patients have been accepted by the physician