Intake & Admissions Coordinator

MT Psychiatry; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnwell Mental Health in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Intake & Admissions Coordinator to be the first voice and face for four outpatient clinics. You will manage the full patient intake—from initial inquiry through the scheduling of the first appointment—across four locations with a steady referral network.

The role requires handling a high-volume pipeline, verifying insurance benefits (Medicaid/Medicare/commercial), and maintaining accurate records in the EHR while delivering warm, professional

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in patient intake, admissions, or front office in healthcare.
• Ability to manage a high volume of referrals with accuracy.
• Knowledge of outpatient insurance verification and pre-authorization processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication with warmth and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills across four locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the centralized intake point across four outpatient clinic locations, handling inbound referrals and inquiries.
• Respond promptly to a high volume of calls, inquiries, and referrals from prospective patients and partners.
• Conduct initial intake screenings to gather demographics, clinical and insurance information; determine fit with location and provider.
• Manage an active referral pipeline, track status, and minimize drop-off between inquiry and scheduling.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits for behavioral health services, including copays and prior authorizations.
• Schedule initial evaluations and follow-ups across four clinic calendars, coordinating provider availability.
• Maintain accurate intake records in the EHR and ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multisite coordination

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

# Intake & Admissions CoordinatorHot JobTempe - Tempe, AZ 85281; Scottsdale - Scottsdale , AZ 85260## DescriptionThe Intake & Admissions Coordinator is the first voice and face of Turnwell Mental Health for patients seeking outpatient psychiatric services. This role manages the full patient intake process — from initial inquiry through scheduling of the first appointment — across four outpatient clinic locations. Turnwell's patient pipeline is referral-driven, meaning this role operates in a consistently high-volume environment with steady, ongoing inbound demand from a wide network of referring providers, primary care practices, schools, hospitals, and community agencies. The volume of referrals across four sites is substantial, and the pace of this role reflects that — this is not a low-volume administrative position.The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a busy, referral-heavy environment, can manage a large and active inquiry pipeline without losing responsiveness or accuracy, and brings genuine warmth to every patient interaction regardless of how high the call volume gets. They combine strong knowledge of outpatient insurance verification with the organizational skills to keep four clinics' worth of intake moving efficiently and without bottlenecks.**Note: This role is on-site.****Essential Functions*** Serve as the centralized intake point of contact across all four Turnwell outpatient clinic locations, managing inbound referrals and patient inquiries from each site's referral network simultaneously* Respond promptly to a high volume of inbound calls, online inquiries, and referrals from prospective patients, families, providers, and community partners — referral volume across four clinics is continuous and demand is not seasonal; the expectation is consistent, timely follow-through on every inbound contact* Conduct initial intake screenings to gather demographic, clinical, and insurance information and determine fit with the appropriate clinic location, provider specialty, and available appointment slots* Manage an active referral pipeline across all four sites, tracking inquiry status, following up on pending referrals, and minimizing drop-off between initial contact and scheduled first appointment* Perform insurance eligibility and benefits verification for all prospective patients, including Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial plans; confirm outpatient behavioral health coverage, co-pays, deductibles, and prior authorization requirements before scheduling* Communicate benefits and any anticipated out-of-pocket costs clearly and sensitively; connect patients to financial assistance resources when applicable* Schedule initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments across four clinic schedules, coordinating provider availability with patient preferences to optimize access and keep schedules full* Collect and process new patient intake paperwork — demographic forms, consent documents, release of information authorizations — ensuring all documentation is complete before the first appointment at each respective site* Maintain accurate, up-to-date records for all four clinic locations within the practice management and EHR systems, keeping referral tracking and scheduling data current in real time* Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff at each clinic location to facilitate timely triage of urgent referrals and appropriate escalation when a higher level of care is indicated* Cultivate and maintain relationships with referring providers, primary care offices, schools, hospitals, and community agencies across all four service areas, serving as a reliable and responsive point of contact for the referral network* Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable federal, state, and practice-level privacy and intake requirements across all locations---**What to Expect: Volume and Pace**This role supports four active outpatient clinic locations operating on a referral-based model. Because patient volume is driven by an established and growing referral network rather than walk-in or self-pay demand, the intake pipeline is consistent and high. The Intake & Admissions Coordinator should expect to manage a substantial number of active referrals at any given time, with new inquiries arriving regularly throughout the workday. Speed of follow-up is a meaningful metric in this role — referral sources and prospective patients notice when response time is slow, and timely outreach directly affects conversion from referral to scheduled appointment. Candidates who prefer a predictable, low-contact administrative environment are unlikely to find this role a good fit. Candidates who are energized by a busy, relationship-driven workflow with meaningful patient impact will excel here.## Qualifications**Required:*** Minimum [1–2] years of experience in a patient intake, admissions, patient access, or front office role in a healthcare setting* Demonstrated ability to manage high referral or inquiry volume without sacrificing accuracy or responsiveness* Working knowledge of outpatient insurance verification, including eligibility and benefits checks, co-pay and deductible structures, and prior authorization processes for behavioral health services* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage warmly and professionally with patients who may be navigating mental health care for the first time* Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to track and manage an active pipeline across multiple locations simultaneously**Preferred:*** Experience supporting multiple clinic locations or a multi-site healthcare organization* Experience in an outpatient psychiatric, behavioral health, or mental health practice* Familiarity with outpatient behavioral health billing and payer requirements* Experience with behavioral health-specific EHR or practice management systems* Customer service background in a high-volume, patient-facing environment