Job description

Unison Behavioral Healthcare

JOB POSITION

Admissions Intake Coordinator

EMPLOYEE NAME: ______________________________ DATE OF HIRE: _______

POSITION: Admissions Intake Coordinator

SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director, COO.

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None

INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Maintains open communication lines with the Program

Director, Administrator, Clinical Director, clinical staff, physicians, nurses, patients and families

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Admissions Intake Coordinator is responsible for processing intakes when they arrive at the facility and assisting the admissions Coordinator with managing, planning and coordinating pending admits through the admission process.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED preferred

2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a treatment setting preferred

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Certification in chemical dependence is preferred.

4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING K n o w l e d g e o f t h e s u b s t a n c e a b u s e t r e a t m e n t .

Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE:

Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.

Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding

Patient Confidentiality laws.

Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.

Knowledge of Workplace Violence.

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/ Adults

RESPONSIBILITY:

6. SECURITY MEASURERS AND
CLEARANCE:

7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

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Unison Behavioral Healthcare

JOB POSITION

Admissions Intake Coordinator

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

1. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Position requires work in a temperature- controlled environment; 80%-90% of the time spent indoors.

2. MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED: Computer Calculator

Fax Machine Copy Machine

Telephone System ID Camera
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

3. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical Tasks 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100%

Standing X

Walking X

Bending X

Crouching X

Carrying X

Pushing X

Pulling X

Sitting X

Reaching X

Reading X

Driving X

LIFTING/LOWERING

Light (1-20 lbs.) X

Medium (21-50 lbs.) X

Heavy (51+ lbs.) X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Psychological High Medium Low

Mental Stress X

Work with Others X

4. JOB CATEGORY STANDARD
PRECAUTIONS:

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None

6. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS: Normal Workplace Hazards

7. POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE: Medium/High Risk Level

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Unison Behavioral Healthcare

JOB POSITION

Admissions Intake Coordinator

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

• Assist in conducting pre-admission and admission assessments to determine appropriateness for admission
• Assist Intake Coordinator as needed
• Obtains insurance information and clinical history for potential clients
• Conduct Verification of Benefits (VOB)
• Verifies prospective client information
• Coordinate admission of patients into services
• Gather and enter all necessary admission paperwork into EMR (KIPU)
• Admits clients by completing admission and financial forms
• Provide admission and program information to prospective clients and families as needed
• Conduct telephone conversations in a friendly and professional manner
• Assist or solely provide facility tours to potential and newly admitted patients, families, and any visitors
• Maintains clear communication with supervisors and co-workers
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and ethical behavior with clients, families and other professionals.
• Participate in staff meetings as needed
• Communicate and/or travel to other facilities regarding possible patient care level transfers
• Travel as required
• Protects clients and CVRC by keeping information confidential
• Acts as back-up for Administrative Assistant for breaks, vacation, and sick leave
• Provide overnight phone coverage on every other week basis - Friday-Friday
• Other duties as assigned by management

CERTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING

I hereby certify that I have reviewed a complete copy of my position description and workplace environment and understand my duties, responsibilities and workplace environment as described in the job description. I agree to perform the duties herein.

________________________________________ ________________________________________

Employee Signature Date Supervisor/HR Signature Date

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Unison Behavioral Healthcare

JOB POSITION

Admissions Intake Coordinator

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $21.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical office
• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Substance Abuse Treatment: 3 years (Required)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19102

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