OverviewIntake Coordinators is responsible for processing and documenting calls of inquiry, intakes, admissions and transfers for Fairview Behavioral programs.Responsibilities Job DescriptionAnswers inquiry calls in a respectful manner and assess for special need/or accommodations
Coordinates and facilitates all inquiry calls regarding the Fairview Behavioral programs.
Provides excellent service care through active listening skills and respectful telephone etiquette
Documents calls
Assesses and prioritizes calls
Completes client intake process.
Assesses and triages client admission using identified admission criteria
Assures insurance reimbursement and authorization
Documents complete and accurate demographic and clinical information
Secures information pertinent to the patient visit
Obtains internal and external records when possible
Provides client or referral sources with information regarding the programs.
Refers to other programs or community agencies when Fairview services are not appropriate
Secures payment for treatment
Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve.
Consult with appropriate resources regarding unique referrals or insurance/authorization discrepancies.
Identifies patients who 'no-show' to meet risk management criteria.
Collaborates with internal and external resources to ensure efficient patient flow
Works in partnership with business office and payer problems and facilitate reimbursement
Acts as a liaison between payers, business staff, patient care providers and site supervisors.
Partners with appropriate community liaisons
Monitors patient care provider's schedules to insure optimum productivity
Coordinates the decisions-making process regarding intakes and waiting lists.
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making
Communicates in a respectful manner
Ensures a safe and secure environment
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs
Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in or 6 years directly related experience in Human services related field.EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Full-time