Admissions Coordinator

Agave Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM! Admissions Coordinator, Do you believe healing happens through creativity, movement, and connection? Agave is seeking a compassionate and energetic Admissions Coordinator to support the admissions process. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the organization and the patient referrals and family. Why Join Us? Work in a supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment Make a real difference in the lives of children and families Competitive compensation Schedule Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday Swing Shift

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.