Admissions Coordinator
Location : Topeka, KS
Shift : Third Shift (Nights Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week : 40
Job Information Exemption Status : Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The focus of the Admissions Coordinator is to act as liaison between the staff, physician and management to improve and maintain a quality admissions process. Critical team member whose major goal is to increase patient access to behavioral health services. Works to simplify the admission process through adult, child, and adolescent units as needs determine. Educates and places patients in Inpatient, and Outpatient programs as appropriate. Works in conjunction with Physicians, Charge Nurses, Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health Directors, Patient Placement Coordinators, Case Managers and unit staff to develop an organized and structured admission process. The position's primary role is to assess the appropriateness for admission in conjunction with clinical criteria, and to facilitate behavioral health admissions. The role requires that the Intake Coordinator have expertise in psychiatric assessment of children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric individuals. The Intake Coordinator should possess excellent communication skills, as the role will require ongoing communication with both internal and external customers, referral sources and client systems. Positive problem solving under acute circumstances is essential.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and license for nursing in Kansas. Required or
- Master's Degree Psychology, Marriage and Family, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and current license to practice with degree in Kansas. Required
Experience Qualifications
2 years Psychiatric experience. RequiredSkills and Abilities
Knowledge and ability in completing psychiatric assessments for other populations.Licenses and Certifications
Appropriate license for educational background.What You Will Do
Drives the admission process through developing a one number / one call process that simplifies admissions for patients and providers.Facilitates referrals or admissions to other facilities if admission to Stormont Vail is determined to be unadvisable, inappropriate, or upon capacity.Defines and manages up potential barriers to the admissions process and patient placement.Manages admission's forms format for efficiency, regulatory requirements, and ease of use.Assess child, adolescent and adult client system requests and needs for an inpatient behavioral health admission. Facilitates patient access to admission including any necessary contact with treaters, staff, admitting psychiatrists, financial guarantors and / or community agencies or referral sources.Provides a positive image to internal and external customers by communicating in a prompt, professional and friendly manner; placing a high priority on meeting customer needs within the framework of the admission criteria.Responds to customers' concerns in a prompt, courteous manner.Reports any difficulties or potential or actual risk concerns to the Medical Director, Administrative Director, Admission Supervisor, and any other pertinent staff.Ensures admissions packets are complete and accurate.Completes assigned portion of admission process and paperwork with patients and families.Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPatient Facing Options
Position is Patient FacingScope
No Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands
Balancing : Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying : Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Ladders) : Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs) : Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling : Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching : Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic) : Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard) : Rarely less than 1 hourEye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling : Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor) : Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand) : Occasionally 1-3 HoursHandling : Occasionally 1-3 HoursHearing : Frequently 3-5 HoursKneeling : Rarely less than 1 hourLifting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls : Rarely less than 1 hourPulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions : Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting : Frequently 3-5 HoursStanding : Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping : Rarely less than 1 hourTalking : Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking : Occasionally 1-3 HoursPhysical Demand Comments : Requires work under stress in emergency situations.
Working Conditions
Burn : Rarely less than 1 hourChemical : Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients : Frequently 3-5 HoursDusts : Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical : Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive : Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures : Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases : Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical : Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick : Rarely less than 1 hourNoise / Sounds : Occasionally 1-3 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy : Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Occasionally 1-3 HoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hourVibration : Rarely less than 1 hourWet and / or Humid : Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
