Assessment & Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

St Francis Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to support admissions and coordinated care for patients with psychiatric needs. The role includes assessing callers, scheduling initial evaluations, and coordinating with the Care Coordination team.

Full-time position based at St Francis Rehabilitation Hospital in Colorado Springs. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills and prior experience in psychiatric health-care settings preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess walk-in and phone callers to determine appropriate services or referrals and schedule initial psychiatric assessments.
• Answer inquiry calls regarding treatment and facility services, present treatment options, document calls, and set appointments for callers seeking treatment.
• Collaborate with business office staff to ensure an efficient admission process and refer or triage patients to other treatment sources when appropriate.
• Provide clerical support to the Care Coordination Manager and team, including data entry into the electronic record system.
• Maintain an appropriate stock of forms and supplies to support the Care Coordination Department.
• Check in patient belongings, process consent forms, and coordinate admission paperwork.
• Schedule assessment appointments, orient patients to units and outpatient programs, assist with discharges, and send documentation to referral sources within required timeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St Francis Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Coordinator to support admissions and coordinated care for patients with psychiatric needs. The role includes assessing callers, scheduling initial evaluations, and coordinating with the Care Coordination team.

Full-time position based at St Francis Rehabilitation Hospital in Colorado Springs. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are provided.