Admissions Assistant Director

Come join our team as an Admissions Assistant Director! As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your chosen profession.

You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Manage the intake, admissions and utilization review process for incoming patients.
• Serve as direct contact for the patient families and / or guardians.
• Organize, plan and direct work assignments for Admissions staff.
• Serve as liaisons between hospitals and facilities in the event of transfer.
• Report, analyze and guide activities that influence the work of these departments.
• Develop and monitor QI activities of these departments.
• Serve as a link between Admissions, Intake and other departments to ensure the efficient transfer of information essential to operations.
• Supervise and monitor personnel adherence to established Admissions criteria and ensures that appropriate documentation of approval / denial occurs.
• Adhere to established Patient Rights and ensure the Admissions staff comply.
• Act as an intermediary on difficult cases, keeping the leadership team informed of the status of problematic situations.
• Process admissions calls, verify insurance and assist with insurance pre-certifications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be required based on State licensure requirements.
• Four plus years previous experience as an admissions manager, or in another admissions capacity, may be required based on State licensure requirements.
• Previous supervisory experience of 1 year required.
• Four plus years’ experience in healthcare admissions role, with a minimum of one year of leadership responsibility preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications :

• License approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, LMSW / LAC / LPC / LASAC / LISAC / LAMFT or RN license preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation / restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• License approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, LMSW / LAC / LPC / LASAC / LISAC / LAMFT preferred.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule :

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education :

Master's (Required)

Experience :

Admissions : 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Chandler, AZ 85225 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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