Access Screener

A&C Adult and Child Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN, AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Training and career advancement

Job summary

A C Adult and Child Health, Inc. seeks an Access Screener to facilitate smooth transitions into System services for clients meeting entrance criteria or refer to other providers. You will gather information, communicate with internal and external resources, and ensure timely documentation and data entry.

The role emphasizes welcoming interactions, adherence to timelines, and collaboration with program leadership to meet performance metrics and deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Background check including criminal, driving, abuse/neglect and fingerprint checks required.
• New Hire Orientation completion at start of employment.
• Relias training at start and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Determine if System has the appropriate services for client/patient.
• Gather service needs, demographic, insurance and payer information.
• Provide information to external resources based on client needs/location.
• Represent the System and its values in a positive, welcoming manner.
• Collaborate with community partners and internal service lines to link clients to services.
• Complete required documentation and data entry accurately and timely.
• Enter data in the EHR and tracking tools.
• Monitor referrals and follow up to meet timelines and metrics.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Leadership.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate and assertive

Excellent communication

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Access Screener assists in facilitating a smooth transition into System services for those who meet entrance criteria or to help ensure a positive experience for those referred to other providers.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtain appropriate information to determine if System has the appropriate services for client/patient.
• Gather information regarding service needs, demographic, insurance and/or payer information.
• Provide information to external resources based on client need/location.
• Represent the System and System’s values in a positive manner; being friendly, welcoming, and exhibiting a positive attitude at all times.
• Collaborate with community partners and internal service lines to link client/patient with appropriate services and support; communicate with internal lines and community partners via phone and email.
• Complete the System’s required documentation and data entry in a clear, accurate and timely fashion.
• Complete data entry in a clear, accurate and timely fashion in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other tracking tools.
• Ensure established timelines are met by monitoring/following up with referrals and/or staff.
• Meet established metrics assigned to position: Return of all calls received by 4:00 p.m. of the business day (goal > 95%).
• Collaborative documentation (goal > 95%).
• Documentation and follow up of incoming referral (goal 100%).
• Other duties as assigned by Program Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Strong organizational skills
• Compassionate as well as assertive
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Customer Service oriented

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services or related field.

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
• Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

About Brightli

Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission.

If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Brightli Snapshot

200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees