Behavioral Health Intake & Admissions Specialist

Brightwellmi; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwell Behavioral Health in Lansing, MI is seeking an Intake Coordinator to manage admissions by handling referrals from outside sources, collecting patient data, and validating insurance. You will confirm that a patient is medically stable and appropriate for admission.

The role involves handling all outside calls related to admissions, gathering and entering patient information into the EHR and company systems, obtaining prior authorizations when required, and coordinating with nursing

Qualifications

• Experience in the mental health field.
• Must be available during scheduled work hours.
• Ability to read and understand legal documents regarding psychiatric health care.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles all outside calls related to the admission of patients.
• Gathers all necessary information required for admitting patients.
• Enter patient data into EHR and company systems.
• Validates insurance information by verifying authenticity and receives prior authorization, if necessary, before admitting patients.
• Assists and provides direction to patients and families who need proper services for themselves or their loved ones.
• Confirms that the census is accurate on the EHR.
• Updates and coordinates patient room changes on the units.
• Communicate with nursing staff to provide information related to admissions.

Skills

Mental health experience

Availability during work hours

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Brightwell Behavioral Health in Lansing, MI is seeking an Intake Coordinator to manage admissions by handling referrals from outside sources, collecting patient data, and validating insurance. You will confirm that a patient is medically stable and appropriate for admission.

The role involves handling all outside calls related to admissions, gathering and entering patient information into the EHR and company systems, obtaining prior authorizations when required, and coordinating with nursing