Medical Intake Coordinator

Compass Health Center•Silver Spring, MD

8h•$19 - $24

About The Position

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. About This Role Launched in September 2023, our newest location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers is building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade. The Medical Intake Coordinator is responsible for the medical registration of new patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to communicate patient health information that requires treatment planning and/or further medical consultation. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 5:00pm

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills
Robust organizational and time management skills, with noteworthy attention to detail
Team player with adaptiveness and agility
Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy (highly preferred)
Current CPR certification (preferred not required)

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant (preferred)
Working knowledge of pharmaceuticals (preferred not required)
Experience in mental health care (preferred not required)

Responsibilities

Manages the medical registration process of patients entering the healthcare facility
Provides administrative support to the Nursing Department and Psychiatry Department
Collects and documents intake information such as medication and health history
Communicates and collaborates with the nursing team regarding intake information
Collects and documents of vital signs, height, weight
Drafting medical documentation and lab orders under the direction of the psychiatry provider
Transcribing medical information to patient’s charts & communicating pertinent information to the treatment team
Maintains confidentiality. patient privacy, and data security
Provides supplementary assistance with infection control and prevention measures
Medication, medical supply, and equipment inventory
Initiating Prior Authorizations for medications and diagnostic tests
Participates in professional development activities
All other duties within the scope of training as assigned by the Site Leader