Assessment Specialist

Lifepoint Health®; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Copper Springs East, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, seeks an Assessment Specialist to support the admission process, initial evaluations, and referrals. You will document patient needs, coordinate with physicians, and ensure timely follow-up and accurate preadmission paperwork.

Ideal candidates have a hospital- based background, a current CPR certification, and a strong customer-service mindset to assist patients, physicians, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counselor, or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience in a Hospital Setting.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner
• Possesses clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

Skills

Customer service

Assessment

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Counselor

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Copper Springs East is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your Experience Matters

Copper Springs East is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Assessment Specialist joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

Assessment Specialist who excels in this role:

• Facilitates response to a request for services, including the initial response, the assessment, and referral process, the designation of the appropriate level of care, admission into services, and appropriate follow up activity
• Conducts initial evaluation, initiates the assessment, documents patient symptomology, functioning, and needs and provides information to MD for LOC determination
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in assisting patients, physicians, visitors, and coworkers in a prompt and courteous manner
• Possess clear knowledge of Emergency Detention paperwork and processes and EMTALA
• Maintains all preadmission and admission paperwork with accuracy, and completes all pre-certification with insurance companies with insurance companies

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counselor, or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Experience in a Hospital Setting.
• License: Current LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LAC, ASW, LPCC, OR RN.
• Certifications: CPR certification required.

EEOC Statement

Copper Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs East is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.