Admissions Coordinator

Position Summary:   Admission Coordinator I respond to all inquiries related to treatment at Discovery in a professional manner in an effort to achieve a commitment to care from all qualified inquiries and providing appropriate referrals for those who are not.   Essential Job Functions:   Follow the checklist to ensure all steps to an admission have been properly taken Keep referral information up to date and in an accessible location. Effectively discern if a caller meets initial criteria (within 2-3 minutes)  Efficiently refer caller out to network partners if and when they fail to qualify Speak passionately about the program while controlling the flow and direction of the call Ability to efficiently gather pertinent information in initial call while inputting in CRM Obtain referral and treatment team information Gather all insurance info and promptly initiate verification process Properly educate families on levels of care and Medical Necessity noting difference between benefit and authorization Keep family engaged in communication and informed of next steps Conduct pre-admission screenings  Gather medical data/records Gather clinical data and treatment team information Identify clinical or medical red flags and alert appropriate personnel Obtain appropriate approvals when indicated (medical, clinical, etc.) Achieve permission/initiate Single Case Agreements (SCA)/discounts/payment plans Proper coordination with business office and management personnel to complete SCA Communication with house regarding admissions and  receive mutually agreeable admission time Confirmation call and email sent to family that covers admit time, house, location, insurance, necessary funds and next point of contact  Generate EHR record for incoming client  Admission paperwork complete and in compliance Accurate and timely notations in CRM and EHR and all supporting data uploaded   Knowledge, Education, Experience:   High School Diploma or equivalent Office etiquette Excellent computer skills and in particular a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)     Employment Status: Full-Time  Schedule: 10:30am-7pm Work Location: On-Site  Compensation: Pay Range: $18-29/hr.