Admissions Specialist- Evenings Flex shift

Clarity Child Guidance Center

Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY

Conduct multidisciplinary assessments for children and adolescents presenting to the Crisis Assessment Center and make clinical recommendation for appropriate level of care. Provide for the support of the coordinating team conducting interviews on incoming patient or representative and entering information required for admission into the electronic health record.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required and may include other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support the strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE

One to two years psychiatric experience preferred
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of admission/intake processes including laws and accreditation standards
Bilingual preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in related field
Clinical license (SW, LPC, RN)
SAMA

THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Conduct multidisciplinary assessments for children and adolescents presenting to the Crisis Assessment Center and make clinical recommendation for appropriate level of care
Verify eligibility and benefits for all third-party payment plans available to the client for payment for services; submit information to Patient Financial Services
Document pre-certification for all Medicaid and commercial insurance admissions; submit in a timely manner to business office
Notify medical staff of clinical information required by third party payors
Counsel each responsible party as to the benefits available through their third party payor prior to admission of the patient to ensure informed consent
Prepare all documentation required for patient identification
Collect and document necessary clinical/demographic data in the electronic medical record system
Counsel patients, family members and other responsible parties regarding admission/treatment protocols and requirements, preparing and insuring completion of required admission and consent forms
Screen telephone calls for information about Center services, gathering all necessary information to determine eligibility and appropriateness for admission to Center programs.
Referrals made in a timely manner to the QMHP on duty and those not suitable for admission to the Center should be referred to appropriate outside agencies
Prepare department reports and maintain department records

About Clarity Child Guidance Center

Provides comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents.

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