Admissions Coordinator - PRN Day

Oasis Behavioral Health • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

Admissions Coordinator (PRN Days) - Oasis Behavioral Health
Shift: Saturdays / 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
At Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of treatment for all patients that walk through our doors. Our vision is to offer support and compassionate care that empowers individuals by encouraging hope, healing and recovery. We are able to achieve our vision by remaining true to our 4 core values: Compassion, Support, Empowerment and Recovery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One or more years’ experience in healthcare admissions required. Preferably in the mental health or substance abuse field.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

• LPN, Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC); Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) or Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
• Review, in conjunction with Admission Counselor, prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Schedule assessments of voluntary patients.
• Respond promptly to inquiry calls.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, handling data entry and answering phones.
• Initiate contact, when applicable, to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.
• Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.
• Assist Admission Counselor in registration of patient to the assigned program.
• Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient.
• Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.
• Ensure all required patient information is received, processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
• Coordinate with referral sources.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements for patients.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with industry leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match to support your financial future
• Stock-based awards, giving you a stake in Acadia’s success
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Professional development & leadership training to sharpen your skills
• Career mobility within Acadia’s nationwide network of 250+ facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level