Inpatient Psychiatric Admissions Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an entry-level Psychiatric Admissions Representative to support admission processes for pediatric and adult inpatient psychiatry. You will coordinate intake and referrals for internal and external admissions, under supervision, ensuring compliance with Virginia codes and JCAHO standards.

The role involves insurance pre-certification, clinical information sharing with physicians, and acting as a liaison between internal and external referral

Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or an allied health field from an accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
• Minimum Qualifications: Previous work experience using a personal computer and various applications (Windows, email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Cultural Responsiveness: Commitment to diversity and inclusive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Makes admission decisions based on data from referral sources and predefined criteria under supervision.
• Handles insurance/managed care authorization and pre-certification for each admission.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to physicians and staff before admission.
• Facilitates inpatient psychiatry admissions and responds to admission inquiries.
• Acts as liaison between internal and external referral sources for VCU affiliated hospitals.
• Maintains bed status and patient flow for pediatric and adult units.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or allied health

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Windows

Email

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an entry-level Psychiatric Admissions Representative to support admission processes for pediatric and adult inpatient psychiatry. You will coordinate intake and referrals for internal and external admissions, under supervision, ensuring compliance with Virginia codes and JCAHO standards.

The role involves insurance pre-certification, clinical information sharing with physicians, and acting as a liaison between internal and external referral