Palms Behavioral Health · 1 day ago
Intake Cordinator/Expeditor LVN Days
Harlingen, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPalms Behavioral Health is a healthcare provider located in Harlingen, Texas, seeking an Intake Coordinator/Expeditor LVN for their in-patient intake services. The role involves conducting pre-admission screenings, coordinating with various staff and external agencies, and maintaining communication with referral sources regarding patient admissions.
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Responsibilities
Conducts pre-admission screenings. Schedule assessments
Works closely with business office, nursing and clinical staff as well as external parties to ensure the timely admission of patients
Refers inquiries to other agencies and community resources when not appropriate for facility assistance or admission
Provides information and referral services for internal and external customers
Presents clinical information to a member of the medical staff for approval of intake
Provides crisis intervention services if needed
Verifies insurance upon intake
Maintains all the documentation involved with the admissions process
Provides ongoing communications with referral sources concerning the status of patients referred into the program; promotes and provides education regarding available services
Provides clerical support to admissions (to include but not limited to): collating admission folders as required, ensuring an adequate supply of pre-stuffed admission folders, auditing patient charts, and monitoring patients while in an internal waiting room
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
One or more years' experience in healthcare admissions required
Experience in patient assessment, referral, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities
Knowledge of community resources
Outstanding interpersonal and interviewing and assessment skills
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other related field
Preferably in the mental health or substance use disorder field
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit plan
Company
Palms Behavioral Health
Palms Behavioral Health is a mental and behavioural health facility that helps people with mental health needs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase