Assistant Director of Hospital Admissions

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Career development within UHS and subs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia and seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to support the Director of Admissions. The role oversees staff, patient access to care, and efficient admissions workflows.

The position collaborates with medical staff, nursing leadership, and external referers to ensure compliance, accurate referrals, and smooth processing of admissions and referrals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in Clinical/Nursing field.
• At least 2 years of admissions experience in a healthcare organization preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of admissions and billing process in behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admission processes and staff supporting patient access to care.
• Coordinate clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, and referrals.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and administrative leadership and external payers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of admissions and billing

Education

Master's degree preferred in Clinical/Nursing field

Job description

Responsibilities

Located on a 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a peaceful, therapeutic environment for patients and families. Fairmount is a major regional resource for children, adolescents, and adults who have psychiatric and behavioral problems as well as alcohol and drug dependency needs. The spacious campus borders Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. With one of the leading alcohol and drug detox and rehab programs in Philadelphia, Fairmount is the provider of choice for individuals requiring specialized co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions to join our team. The Assistant Director of Admissions is responsible for assisting the Director of Admissions with the administrative oversight and direction of the hospital Admissions Department. This position provides supervision to a staff of specialists in the provision of patient access to care and behavioral health assessment services, including call management, clinical evaluations for level of care, crisis intervention, admissions and referrals. This position interfaces closely with the hospital’s medical staff, nursing staff, department leaders, and administration, as well as external referring agencies and payers. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with departmental adherence to policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, service excellence, and data entry/management. In addition, the Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of Admissions and will assist in interviewing/hiring new staff, staff supervision, clinical case consultation, coordination and organization of day-to-day activities that will enhance effectiveness of the Admissions Department and security to ensure smooth admissions, processing for referral sources, families, staff and patients.

Qualifications

Job Specific Requirements:

• Master's degree preferred in Clinical/Nursing field
• At least 2 years of admissions experience in a healthcare organization preferred
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Knowledge of admissions and billing process while working in behavioral healthcare setting
• Previous experience with DSM IV coding, hospital information system

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHSand its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.