PRN Intake Counselor

Overview

Provide initial contact for the Hospital admission process. Assess / triage patients for appropriateness for Admission during initial assessment. Complete intake process to include related paperwork, review, and obtain signatures on all patients / and or authorized person. Assist with verifying insurance benefits, and gathering demographic information. Prepare medical chart. Creating patient charts, ensuring all required information is included and documented appropriately. Discuss behavioral / psychiatric issues with appropriate staff as needed. Consult / seek supervision from Director of Admissions as needed. Provide / document appropriate referrals and reason if unable to admit. Access / triage patients for appropriateness and eligibility over phone or in person. Troubleshoot any problems that may occur during the shift. Maintain up-to-date required training. Perform other related assignments as directed by the Director of Admissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial contact for the Hospital admission process
• Assess / triage patients for appropriateness for admission during the initial assessment
• Complete intake process to include related paperwork, review, and obtain signatures on all patients and / or authorized person
• Assist with verifying insurance benefits and gathering demographic information
• Prepare medical chart; create patient charts ensuring all required information is included and documented
• Discuss behavioral / psychiatric issues with appropriate staff as needed
• Consult / seek supervision from Director of Admissions as needed
• Provide / document appropriate referrals and reason if unable to admit
• Access / triage patients for appropriateness and eligibility over phone or in person
• Troubleshoot any problems that may occur during the shift
• Maintain up-to-date required training
• Perform other related assignments as directed by the Director of Admissions

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