Admissions Coordinator
Company: First Steps Recovery
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:POSITION SUMMARYThe Admissions Coordinator
represents the organization in the crucial stage of treatment in
connecting with potential clients via our valued treatment partners
and marketing resources. While coordinating intakes, transfers and
discharges, the Admissions Coordinator maintains our partnership
accounts through utilizing senior level communication and
relational skills. The Admissions Coordinator works collaboratively
with upper management to determine client eligibility for
admission. The Admissions Coordinator also works with clients and
families to ensure continuity of care and financial obligations are
met.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential
Functions: Coordinate intake of clients in regards to logistics,
availability and transportation while communicating with Director,
Program Managers, Facility Technicians, and Drivers. Coordinate all
VOB's with our billing coordinator in a timely fashion Complete
Pre-admission assessment indicating drug use history and medical
condition. Collect applicable client insurance deductibles and
co-payments Appropriately screen clients for violent history,
sexual offenses and suicidality. Screen clients to ensure that they
do not present with any of the exclusion criteria identified by the
Medical Director, physician, or psychiatrist. Coordinate pertinent
information with Utilization/Concurrent Review Specialists and
Billers Provide weekly and monthly reports on client numbers i.e.,
intakes and discharges Collect and process client payments in
accordance with company policy and procedures, HIPAA, as well as
state and federal laws and regulations. Set up client payment
plans, log and process scheduled payments Follow-up with processed
insurance payments to families, collect issued checks Conduct
weekly check-ins with existing treatment partners and coordinators.
Produce leads and contacts of new treatment partners and working
with outreach coordinator. Be available for emergency and crisis
intervention. This may include shift work on site. Manage incoming
intake and SEO calls 24 hours per day. Work with facility staff,
family support systems, and community resources in AMA blocking and
ensuring quality client care and continuity of
treatment.Requirements:Competencies: Ability to establish and
maintain cooperative working relationships with clients and their
families, treatment partners, referring facilities, outreach
coordinators, marketers, community resources, facility staff,
supervisors, utilization review/billers, health care clinicians,
and medical and mental health professionals. Ability to positively
interact and develop rapport with clients and their families.
Ability to develop and maintain systems to track intakes,
partnerships, and financials. Ability to evaluate and review
effectiveness of outreach strategies. Ability to communicate
program dynamics and culture of care Time management, ability to
work independently, and organizational skills required.Education:
A.A. or B.A. preferred or equivalent experience in the field of
addiction.Experience: 2 years experience in the field of addiction
and mental health or equivalent human services work experience
preferred.Computer Skills: Computer Literacy in doc, spreadsheet,
and email. Proficiency in KIPU Systems Client Management
SoftwareCertificates & Licenses: Valid Driver's License CPR/First
AID Drug and Alcohol Counseling Credential or Internship
PreferredOther Requirements: Negative TB test results within past
year Medical Clearance to work within past year Ability to pass
pre-employment and random drug screeningsPHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability
to lift/carry 20lbs Moderate frequency of computer keyboarding
Moderate frequency of viewing a computer monitorWORK
ENVIRONMENTWork is performed both onsite at residential detox
facilities, in corporate office, and in mobile situations with 24
hour availability. This may include work in facility office as well
as the grounds of the entire facility including upstairs resident
rooms, clinical office, and laundry room that are accessed via
staircase, and outdoor grounds. Periodic use of company vehicles
for intakes/discharges at other treatment facilities and
transportation hubs, to doctor appointments, to outings and
recovery meetings may be required. Work is periodically performed
in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in
other situations.BLOOD/FLUID EXPOSURE RISK:Some job tasks involve
exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissue. Staff must wear
gloves and follow infectious control procedures when interacting
with clients in conditions in which exposure is possible such as
handling onsite urinary analysis, conducting first aid, and
conducting search of client's belonging and person. Staff may be
exposed to infectious disease, needles, and illicit substances
during searches.Work Schedule (dependent on FSLA status):As an
exempt salaried employee, the employee shall work a designated
number of hours per week as assigned by management. Employee must
also follow company's policies regarding required meals and
breaks.Compensation details: 70000-85000 Yearly
SalaryPI3aa970a74657-25660-35693962
Keywords: First Steps Recovery, Yuba City , Admissions Coordinator, Other , Sacramento, California
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