Admissions Specialist

Company: Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the intake and assessments of patients. Receive orders from the physician at intake. Assist with the operational aspects of the referral and authorization process. Enters into the computer system authorizations and orders to ensure patient is fit for OHP from a physical, mental and financial aspect. Reviews all information from the patient's insurance company and physician orders and documentation.RESPONSIBILITIES STANDARDS & OBJECTIVESTimely and accurately taking orders from physician for patient intake.As necessary, completes all documents needed for assessmentsEnsures patient's assessment is timely and accurate.Assists in being the liaison between the intake department and the hospital unit's staff.As necessary, collects statistical information for the DON.As necessary, assists families with getting proper information about intake.As necessary, develops procedural documentation for position tasks.As needed, assists in completing intake audits and reviewing the deficiency tracking system.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:* Licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse* Experience working with the psychiatric population* Experience working with the addiction populationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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