Assessment Specialist (PRN) - Frontline Patient Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Copper Springs East is seeking an Assessment Specialist (PRN) to support patient care and admission processes in a joint operation with Lifepoint Health. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely referrals, and quality patient interactions.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and CPR certification. Hospital setting experience is preferred, with EMTALA knowledge and credentialed licenses required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counselor, or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• 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
• 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

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counselor, or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Copper Springs East is seeking an Assessment Specialist (PRN) to support patient care and admission processes in a joint operation with Lifepoint Health. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely referrals, and quality patient interactions.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and CPR certification. Hospital setting experience is preferred, with EMTALA knowledge and credentialed licenses required.