Aya Healthcare
Psychiatric Coordinator
Position Summary: Responsible for non-clinical functions associated with evaluation and placement of psychiatric patients in the ED. Searches previous medical records and identifies bed resources for inpatient hospitalization. Contacts third party payors and provides demographic and other patient data to procure authorization and approval for treatment. Assists the Emergency Psych Evaluator (EPE) staff with other related non-clinical tasks in support of psychiatric evaluation and disposition of ED patients. This job description does NOT include any clinical authority. Qualifications/Requirements: Basic professional knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.
Position Summary: Responsible for non-clinical functions associated with evaluation and placement of psychiatric patients in the ED. Searches previous medical records and identifies bed resources for inpatient hospitalization. Contacts third party payors and provides demographic and other patient data to procure authorization and approval for treatment. Assists the Emergency Psych Evaluator (EPE) staff with other related non-clinical tasks in support of psychiatric evaluation and disposition of ED patients. This job description does NOT include any clinical authority. Qualifications/Requirements: Basic professional knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.