ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST - 3P-11P

UHS • Gulfport, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Specialist is a member of the Intake Team and is responsible for coordinating aspects of the admissions process. This includes the efficient and effective handling of inquiry calls, processing of referrals for possible admission, knowledge of and communication with referral sources and customers who present for assessment. Additional responsibilities include insurance verification/precertification, patient registration process, vitals, wanding, patient observations, scheduling of evaluations, admissions processing, bed board monitoring, belongings searches, and other non-clinical duties as assigned by admissions leadership team. Hours are Monday-Friday 3p-11p.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health, or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a human service, social service, psychiatric, or mental health setting, performing administrative duties, crisis intervention, telephonic triage and inquiries, and customer service.
• Certification in CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses-symptomology
• Knowledge of basic chemical dependency
• Knowledge of age specific growth and development
• Knowledge of crisis and behavior management

Responsibilities

• Handling of inquiry calls
• Processing of referrals for possible admission
• Communication with referral sources and customers who present for assessment
• Insurance verification/precertification
• Patient registration process
• Taking vitals
• Wanding
• Patient observations
• Scheduling of evaluations
• Admissions processing
• Bed board monitoring
• Belongings searches
• Other non-clinical duties as assigned by admissions leadership team

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level