River Place BH - Admissions Assistant - Acute

Acadia Healthcare•LaPlace, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the admission and registration of incoming patients. This role involves greeting patients, managing paperwork, handling data entry, engaging with insurance companies, and answering phones. The Admissions Assistant ensures efficient and accurate completion of the admission process, timely distribution of necessary paperwork, and confirmation that all required patient information is received and processed. They also make necessary appointments with behavioral or medical health personnel. A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude is crucial, along with a commitment to patient safety and well-being. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, assisting in maintaining a safe environment, observing patient behaviors, and potentially obtaining vital signs. The role also involves assisting with contraband searches, itemizing belongings, completing required documentation, assisting with incident reports, and potentially providing or coordinating patient transportation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Social Services field is a plus.
One or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
Manage paperwork, handle data entry, engage with insurance companies over claims, and answer phones.
Complete the paperwork necessary to admit the patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing.
Notify the clinical lead of the patient’s arrival, and escort the patient and documentation to the appropriate location within the facility.
Ensure all required patient information is received and processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always.
When a patient’s needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
Conduct safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patients’ medical records and inpatient registration or other technology systems.
Assist in providing a safe, secure, clean and, comfortable environment for patients, significant others and, staff.
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to admissions staff.
May obtain patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document in the patient record.
Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage the achievement of the treatment goals.
Assist incoming patients/family members with contraband searches, and itemizing belongings and valuables when needed.
Complete and maintain required documentation.
Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
May provide transportation for the patient, or coordinate transportation with an appropriate staff member.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.