Admissions Coordinator [Overnight]

Corecare Systems•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator assesses clinical appropriateness for all clients referred to the Kirkbride Center for admission. The role documents forms, gathers information, flags forms, and addresses concerns raised by physicians and patients’ family members. The coordinator provides information within confidentiality policies and parameters, recommends ways to improve communication with referral sources, and maintains and refers data on specific needs and services. The position also involves participating in residential in-service meetings, developing written guidelines and agendas for students or interns, sharing knowledge and skills with other staff, and following proper notification procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of behavioral health experience or relevant work experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Office skills, including computer use, typing, faxing, telephone use, and photocopying.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assess the clinical appropriateness of clients referred to the Kirkbride Center for admission.
Document forms, gather information, and flag forms.
Address concerns raised by physicians and patients’ family members.
Provide information in accordance with confidentiality policies and parameters.
Recommend measures to improve communication with referral sources.
Maintain and refer data on specific needs and services.
Actively participate in residential in-service meetings.
Develop written guidelines and agendas for students or interns to improve the quality of their learning and experience.
Share knowledge and skills with other staff.
Follow proper notification procedures.