Placement Liaison Behavioral Health

Banner Health•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ, a voluntary facility for adults and adolescents, is seeking a Placement Liaison within Clinical Care Operations. This role is vital in coordinating patient bed placement and/or float pool staff coverage to ensure a high level of patient care. The position also provides administrative support for the Clinical Care Operations department. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, managing multiple tasks and various software programs. Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services for over four decades in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment, with 156 licensed inpatient beds focused on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
1 year of experience in a healthcare office setting.
Previous experience in patient services or admitting would be very helpful.
Medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to work under tight time constraints and meet deadlines while working on a variety of projects.
Proficient with commonly used office software and equipment.
Must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment (for specific facilities/departments).
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as the “Command Center” for Hospital. Coordinates with internal personnel and external agencies to address continual demand for patient placement and/or staffing requirements and maintains list of anticipated needs and projected resources.
Enters, maintains, and archives data in computer files for departments as required using multiple software platforms.
Identifies, resolves and communicates real and potential problems and information to appropriate Nursing leadership. Prioritizes safe utilization of resources.
Creates and distributes individualized ad-hoc reports upon management request.
Facility based position with hospital-wide impact on patient throughput. Efficiently balances requests with available resources under tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.