PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for the admission and registration of incoming patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Efficient and accurate completion of the admission process of patients and the timely distribution of the paperwork necessary to notify staff of the arrival/transfer of each patient.
• Greet and search new patients and those transporting them upon arrival and answer questions.
• Complete paperwork necessary to admit patient to the assigned program and explain forms prior to patient signing, notify clinical lead of patient’s arrival and escort the patient and documentation to appropriate location within the facility.
• Ensure that all required patient information is received, processed and necessary appointments are made with the proper behavioral or medical health personnel.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as managing paperwork, handling data entry, engaging with insurance companies over claims and answering phones.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent. One year experience in healthcare preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Education

• High School/GED or better

Skills

• Written Communication
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Attention to Detail

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)