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Sierra Tucson

FT Admissions Coordinator

Sierra Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Job Title and Location FT Admissions Coordinator – Sierra Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Job Overview Purpose Statement: Primarily responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the organization and the patient referrals and family.

Benefits

Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Insurance

401k with Company match

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Employee Discount Program

Generous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement

Salary Salary dependent on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Review prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures.

Initiate contact to gather required clinical and demographic data from patient and other sources.

Respond promptly to inquiry calls.

Schedule assessments.

Conduct pre-admission assessments.

Assist prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment.

Refer inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission.

Coordinate with referral sources.

Coordinate transportation arrangements for patients.

Responsible for maintaining all the documentation involved with the admissions process.

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required with college degree preferred.

One year experience in healthcare admissions, preferably in the mental health or substance abuse field.

Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC); Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC) or Certified Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) certification preferred.

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.

Other Information While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Meta Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Mental Health Care

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