Behavioral Health Admissions Specialist

SUN Behavioral Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking an Admissions Clerk to arrange efficient admission of inpatients and outpatients to Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs in Houston. You will interview patients or representatives, collect essential information, and enter it into our registration system, ensuring accuracy and privacy.

You will coordinate referrals, pre-register admissions, verify insurance, obtain necessary forms and advance directives, inform patients about rights and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and hospital-de-escalation training required.
• Experience in behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept admissions for hospital services and coordinate referrals.
• Pre-register patients and verify insurance eligibility.
• Obtain signatures on forms and initiate advance directives.
• Explain patient rights, HIPAA, and visiting hours.
• Facilitate communication with Business Office for financial arrangements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Collaborate with nursing and other departments for patient needs.

Skills

Admission coordination

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

EHR systems

Patient scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Associates degree in Science

Tools

EHR systems

Registration software

Job description

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking an Admissions Clerk to arrange efficient admission of inpatients and outpatients to Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs in Houston. You will interview patients or representatives, collect essential information, and enter it into our registration system, ensuring accuracy and privacy.

You will coordinate referrals, pre-register admissions, verify insurance, obtain necessary forms and advance directives, inform patients about rights and