ECS Representative

Addiction And Mental Health Services; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (BCBSAL)

Voluntary benefits

Retirement plan 401(k)

Job summary

Bradford Health Services in Birmingham, AL seeks an ECS Representative to handle inquiries from hospitals, detox centers, and physicians’ offices, documenting details and coordinating admissions. The role emphasizes behavioral health knowledge, strong communication, and coordination with case managers to ensure timely placement and accurate records within the EHR system, while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

This full-time position offers a stable workplace with comprehensive benefits, competitive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, college helpful
• Knowledge of chemical dependency desired
• Knowledge of and two years' experience in admissions/customer service desired
• Must be able to interact with the professional community
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid accepted)
• Must have a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned
• If recovering, two (2) years of continuous verifiable sobriety

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls, faxes, and emails from referring hospitals, standalone detox centers, acute psychiatric hospitals, and physicians' offices
• Conduct initial telephone screening to determine individual's behavioral health needs and level of care
• Gather demographic, insurance, medical, psychiatric, and substance use information
• Explain available behavioral health programs, services, and the admission process
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain financial arrangements
• Coordinate admission with Bradford Health Services facilities
• Schedule assessments, intake appointments, and admissions
• Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and community referral sources to facilitate continuity of care
• Track referrals, admissions, and follow up activities to ensure timely placement and communication
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in electric health record system
• Ensure compliance with HIPPA, organizational policies, and regulatory standards

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Customer service

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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ECS Representative

Full Time Office/Clerical Remote, Birmingham, AL, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Bradford Health Services provides addiction treatment programs, resources, and community for every aspect of recovery. Through our premier drug and alcohol rehab facilities across the Southeast, we provide affordable, evidence-based addiction treatment with proven outcomes at every level of care. We're guided by unity and dedicated to meeting and treating every patient right where they are.

We are seeking an ECS Representative to add to our dynamic team. ECS Representatives are responsible for answering calls and inquiries from referring hospitals, standalone detox centers, acute psychiatric hospitals, and physicians' offices while appropriately documenting inquiries and facilitating admissions to Bradford Health Services facilities.

The ideal candidate should be experienced in behavioral health case management and admissions processes.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls, faxes, and emails from referring hospitals, standalone detox centers, acute psychiatric hospitals, and physicians' offices
• Conduct initial telephone screening to determine individual's behavioral health needs and level of care
• Gather demographic, insurance, medical, psychiatric, and substance use information
• Explain available behavioral health programs, services, and the admission process
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain financial arrangements
• Coordinate admission with Bradford Health Services facilities
• Schedule assessments, intake appointments, and admissions
• Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and community referral sources to facilitate continuity of care
• Track referrals, admissions, and follow up activities to ensure timely placement and communication
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in electric health record system
• Ensure compliance with HIPPA, organizational policies, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, college helpful
• Knowledge of chemical dependency desired
• Knowledge of and two years' experience in admissions/customer service desired
• Must be able to interact with the professional community
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid accepted)
• Must have a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned
• If recovering, two (2) years of continuous verifiable sobriety

Key Skills

• Strong communication and active listening
• Customer service and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders
• Crisis assessment and de-escalation
• Documentation and EHR proficiency
• Organization, multitasking, and attention to detail
• Empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Medical Coverage - Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.

Expanded Coverage - Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.

Mental Health Support - Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Coverages - Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.

Student Loan Repayment - Available for nurses and therapists.

Retirement Benefits - 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.

Generous PTO - A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.

Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees - Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.