Admissions Navigator - Behavioral Health

ignoredontpost; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital in Panama City, FL, is seeking an Intake Coordinator to handle admissions-related tasks, inquiries, and referrals for both inpatients and outpatients across our Florida facilities. The role includes insurance verification, patient registration, vitals, and bed board monitoring.

The position supports our Military Resiliency and behavioral health services, with a focus on efficient admissions, documentation, and coordination with families and referral sources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year health care experience, preferably in a mental health setting required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced Admissions Department.
• Ability to work 3pm-11:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between family, department, referral sources, agencies, schools and other interested parties. Ensure a safe, nurturing, clean, and supportive environment for patients, staff and guests.
• Assist in safe entrance into A&R by metal detector scanning patients and accompanying persons; secure belongings.
• Manage incoming calls, faxes and referrals; perform clerical duties such as faxing, copying, filing, and other department tasks.
• Provide hands-on physical care and supervision as directed by treatment plans; assist with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
• Take and record vital signs; conduct q15 minute checks.
• Check patients for contraband and orient patients to facility procedures; maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or Vocational/Technical School

Job description

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital in Panama City, FL, is seeking an Intake Coordinator to handle admissions-related tasks, inquiries, and referrals for both inpatients and outpatients across our Florida facilities. The role includes insurance verification, patient registration, vitals, and bed board monitoring.

The position supports our Military Resiliency and behavioral health services, with a focus on efficient admissions, documentation, and coordination with families and referral sources.