Admission Specialist - Part Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health • Montgomery, NJ

135d • $22

About The Position

The Admissions Specialist completes initial triage via face to face Interview of all incoming patients to the Access/Admissions Department. Assists with gathering clinical information. Reviews patients for Admission Physician/Nurse Practitioner/LIP. Collaborates with LIP and assists with the patient admission to HMH Carrier Clinic or Blake Recovery Center or helps make proper referrals and/or transfer if and/when appropriate. Manages case pre-admission, including requests for medical records and other clinical information as required prior to evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in social work, psychology, nursing or related field.
• Previous clinical experience in an inpatient experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Prior years of experience working as a NJ screener or in a psychiatric admissions department.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone inquiries in the Access Center.
• Provides pertinent information regarding inpatient/outpatient services to patients, families, and referral sources.
• Triages appointments and schedules patients at appropriate locations.
• Provides assistance to all aspects of patient intake.
• Enters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into a computer system.
• Performs computer processes relating to admissions, referrals to outpatient centers, schedules appointments, and edits changes in existing computer files.
• Performs intake evaluation patient interview asking clinically pertinent questions during the patient and/or family interview.
• Recognizes critical situations necessitating immediate clinical intervention.
• Communicates patient problems and difficulties with Admission LIP and assists with arriving at a clinical determination recommendation using admission criteria.
• Notifies units of pending admissions.
• Notifies outpatient centers to arrange treatment for patients who require that level of care following assessment.
• Performs pre-certification/authorization reviews with payors.
• Tends to the care and comfort needs of patients and their families.
• Performs all assigned duties relative to the processing of patients through the Carrier system.
• Serves on hospital committees as appointed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Scheduling Flexibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees