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McLean Hospital Behavioral Health Partial Program - Admissions Coordinator

salem hospital nsmc, Belmont, California, United States, 02178

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Job Summary

Responsible for both welcoming patients and collecting their personal and medical information. Helps to determine whether the patient will be admitted. Review patients' medical benefits and financial responsibility forms. May also arrange services for patients, such as transportation. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions Communicate with patients, families and healthcare providers to gather required information for admission. Review and evaluate patient admission requests to ensure eligibility and appropriateness for admission. Documents patients personal and medical information in the system ensuring all necessary information is completed and approved prior to admission. Coordinate patient admissions with health care providers, insurance companies and other relevant parties. Verify insurance coverage and work with patients and families to resolve any issues related to insurance. Assist patients and families with any question or concerns related to the admissions process. Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Healthcare Administration preferred or Associate's Degree Business Administration preferred or High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience hospital admissions/healthcare admissions/Patient registration/Patient scheduling/Patient referrals experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Computer proficiency required. - Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills working with various populations required. - Excellent attention to detail. - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. - Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes. Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Work Location

115 Mill Street Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Employee Type

Regular Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Pay Range

$19.42 - $27.74/Hourly Grade

3 EEO Statement

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.