Admissions & Discharge Coordinator – Mental Health

Wellpath; Maine; On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted banking rates

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking an Admissions and Discharge Coordinator in Maine to manage referrals, admission workflows, and discharge communications within hospital settings. You will organize paperwork, report admissions activity, and ensure compliance with risk management and safety procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical directors and regional teams to maintain patient flow, accurate records, and timely admissions, with a focus on compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the admission process by communicating with receiving facilities and obtaining necessary admission information on referrals, and maintains knowledge of hospital criteria and legal aspects of admissions.
• Reviews referrals thoroughly, sets up admissions with the Clinical Director, maintains communication with regional districts, and keeps a tracking list of referred patients.
• Organizes all admission paperwork, provides comprehensive reporting on admission activity to Administration, welcomes and performs initial admission paperwork for new patients, and sets up new charts.
• Demonstrates understanding of risk management, infection control, precautions, fire and disaster procedures, and abuse reporting.
• Keeps track of occupancy and vacancies, provides reports to districts on patients in the hospital, and reconciles bed count.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Wellpath is seeking an Admissions and Discharge Coordinator in Maine to manage referrals, admission workflows, and discharge communications within hospital settings. You will organize paperwork, report admissions activity, and ensure compliance with risk management and safety procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical directors and regional teams to maintain patient flow, accurate records, and timely admissions, with a focus on compassionate,