Healthcare Admissions & Intake Coordinator

Summit BHC; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a PRN Intake Coordinator-2 to act as the entry point for admissions. The role handles phone triage, referrals, pre-registration, data collection, and verifies insurance while coordinating with scheduling and patient communication to ensure smooth admissions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year in healthcare admissions; strong interpersonal and assessment skills; CPR and de-escalation certification upon

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more years' experience in healthcare admissions preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills; good communication with external parties.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-admission screenings and schedules assessments.
• Provides coverage for call center duties including answering phones and reviewing patients.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and assists with insurance pre-certifications when volume is high.
• Maintains admissions documentation and communicates with referral sources.
• Works with medical staff and external entities to ensure timely admissions.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Insurance verification tools

Job description

Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a PRN Intake Coordinator-2 to act as the entry point for admissions. The role handles phone triage, referrals, pre-registration, data collection, and verifies insurance while coordinating with scheduling and patient communication to ensure smooth admissions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year in healthcare admissions; strong interpersonal and assessment skills; CPR and de-escalation certification upon