Assessment Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Englewood, CO

2d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment Coordinator at Denver Springs assesses walk-in and telephone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedules initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders. The role answers inquiries about treatment and facility services, presents available options, documents calls, and arranges appointments. The coordinator works with business office staff to support an efficient admission process and directs or triages patients to other treatment sources when appropriate.

The position provides clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including electronic-record data entry, and maintains forms and supplies for the department. Duties also include checking in patient belongings, processing consent forms, coordinating admission paperwork, orienting patients to units and outpatient programs, assisting with discharges, and sending documentation to referral sources within required timeframes. Other duties may be assigned. The position may require flexible hours and overtime. With proper credentials, the Specialist may be required to take patient vital signs.

Requirements

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• CPR and CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to meet typing and keyboard expectations.
• May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility working with adult and geriatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and telephone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer calls about treatment and facility services, present treatment options, document calls, and schedule appointments.
• Collaborate with business office staff to support an efficient admission process and refer or triage patients to other treatment sources when appropriate.
• Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry into the electronic record system.
• Maintain an appropriate supply of forms and other materials for the Care Coordination Department.
• Check in patient belongings, process consent forms, and coordinate admission paperwork.
• Schedule assessment appointments, orient patients to units and outpatient programs, assist with discharges, and send documentation to referral sources within required timeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• With proper credentials, complete patient vital-sign checks if required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Paid time off and an extended illness bank package for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs, including life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed