Assessment Lead

Lifepoint Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment Lead is responsible for the responsibility of the assessment lead is to perform the evaluation and admission process in conjunction with the on-call physician. assists the director of assessment in directing all department activities and monitoring the quality of services provided. The Assessment Lead facilitates response to request for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services and appropriate follow up activity. Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documenting patient symptomology, functioning, needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination. Demonstrates excellent customer serviced skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner. Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA. Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, completes all per-certification with insurance companies. Ensures appropriate staffing for shift, minimizes use of overtime, and assists in monitoring attendance. Educates and coaches staff and acts as a point person for clinical decisions. Reports all issues and incidents to the Director of appropriately. Ensures staff has completed all needed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and additional tasks prior to the end of shift.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing or master's degree in social work/counseling required.
Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Strong clinical assessment skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform the evaluation and admission process in conjunction with the on-call physician.
Assist the director of assessment in directing all department activities and monitoring the quality of services provided.
Facilitate response to request for services, including the initial response, the assessment and referral process, the designation of appropriate level of care, admission into services and appropriate follow up activity.
Conduct initial evaluation, initiate the assessment, documenting patient symptomology, functioning, needs and provide information to MD for LOC determination.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner.
Maintain all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, complete all per-certification with insurance companies.
Ensure appropriate staffing for shift.
Minimize use of overtime.
Assist in monitoring attendance.
Educate and coach staff and act as a point person for clinical decisions.
Report all issues and incidents to the Director of appropriately.
Ensure staff has completed all needed documentation, call logging, insurance calls, and additional tasks prior to the end of shift.