Assessment Coordinator, PRN
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Job Location:
Gilbert, AZ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Assessment Coordinator Position Summary
Assesses the needs of walkin and telephone callers schedules initial psychiatric assessments triages patients to appropriate services responds to treatment inquiries and facilitates a smooth transition into the admission process.
Essential Functions- Assess walkin and phone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse dual diagnosis or emotional disorders.
- Answer inquiry calls regarding treatment and facility services present treatment options document calls and set appointments for callers seeking treatment.
- Collaborate with business office staff to ensure an efficient admission process and refer or triage patients to other treatment sources when appropriate.
- Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team including data entry into the electronic record system.
- Maintain an appropriate stock of forms and supplies to support the Care Coordination Department.
- Check in patient belongings process consent forms and coordinate admission paperwork.
- Schedule assessment appointments orient patients to units and outpatient programs assist with discharges and send documentation to referral sources within required timeframes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Reports to: Director of Assessment
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Requires strong customer service and triage skills to manage inquiries and coordinate admissions.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric or geriatric patients preferred; strong clinical assessment skills required.
- Certifications: CPR and deescalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Mac Os
- Accomodation
- LTE
- E Learning
- ITIL
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
