Intake Coordinator (PRN)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx plan

401(k) with company match

Stock plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital in Kingwood, TX is seeking an Intake Coordinator to support scheduling and intake processes for patients seeking inpatient and outpatient services. You will assist counselors, coordinators and the director by coordinating assessments, initiating intake paperwork and collecting insurance information to ensure a smooth admission flow.

Responsibilities include handling inquiry calls, ensuring complete intake forms, facilitating referrals to outpatient services, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience, preferred in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Current CPR, Handle With Care and Verbal De‑Escalation training (obtainable on‑site).
• Current Texas driver’s license.
• Schedule: PRN.
• Must be available to attend full hospital orientation (Week 1: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and processes patient assessment. Handles inquiry calls immediately.
• Ensures all required information is placed on the intake form and facilitates referrals to outpatient services.
• Maintains communication with AHP, physicians’ offices and referral sources.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job description

Responsibilities

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116‑bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. The hospital is about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center and provides 24‑hour emergency services for children, adolescents, and adults in psychiatric and behavioral health, including intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

Position Summary

The Intake Coordinator will assist in receiving, scheduling, and/or referring inquiry calls; assist Counselors, Coordinators and the Director with coordinating assessments, initiating intake paperwork and insurance information; and work with the Admissions Clerk/Receptionist to ensure a smooth transition into the admission process.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Coordinates and processes patient assessment. Handles inquiry calls immediately.
• Ensures all required information is placed on the intake form and facilitates referrals to outpatient services.
• Maintains communication with AHP, physicians’ offices and referral sources.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Free basic life insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience, preferred in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Current CPR, Handle With Care and Verbal De‑Escalation training (obtainable on‑site).
• Current Texas driver’s license.
• Schedule: PRN.
• Must be available to attend full hospital orientation (Week 1: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM).

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.