Intake Specialist - Part Time Weekend 3rd Shift

Rogers Behavioral Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking an Intake Specialist who serves as the first point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through admission with accuracy and empathy.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to gather medical, insurance, and demographic information, perform safety checks, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Mental health experience preferred.
• Computer skills required, including word processing.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and caregivers, ensuring a positive and seamless admission process.
• Collect, verify, and input medical, insurance, and demographic information with accuracy.
• Explain and complete admission paperwork, obtaining required signatures.
• Register patients and manage documents using the Cerner system.
• Conduct safety checks and assist with belongings searches as needed.
• Manage patient interactions in crisis situations, maintaining a calm and welcoming environment.
• Facilitate unscheduled admissions, including screenings and scheduling in collaboration with Patient Access.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to address clinical criteria, documentation, and treatment issues.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Explain insurance coverage to patients and handle related inquiries.
• Provide clear documentation and communicate cases requiring special attention.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Cerner system

Billing software

Job description

The Intake Specialist serves as a patient advocate and facilitates the process that allows for access to life changing care for members of the community. The Intake Specialist is a professional who serves as the first point of contact at the facility for all patients and families seeking services. Intake Specialists work within a collaborative team including physicians, providers, other intake specialists and many other members of a multidisciplinary team. The Intake Specialist gains career experience to develop and progress with a nationally recognized behavioral health leader.

Job Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients and caregivers, ensuring a positive and seamless admission process.
• Collect, verify, and input medical, insurance, and demographic information with accuracy.
• Explain and complete admission paperwork, obtaining required signatures (e.g., patient rights, consent forms).
• Register patients and manage documents using the Cerner system.
• Conduct safety checks and assist with belongings searches as needed.
• Manage patient interactions in crisis situations, maintaining a calm and welcoming environment.
• Facilitate unscheduled admissions, including screenings and scheduling in collaboration with Patient Access.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to address clinical criteria, documentation, and treatment issues.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Explain insurance coverage to patients and handle related inquiries.
• Provide clear documentation and communicate cases requiring special attention.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled.

Other Requirements:

• Professional demeanor and adherence to hospital policies.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and willingness to participate in training.
• Commitment to the mission of Rogers Behavioral Health and patient care excellence.

Schedule: NOC - Week 1: Monday-Wednesday 11pm-7:30 am Week 2: Saturday-Wednesday 11pm-7:30 am (64 hours biweekly)

Recent college graduates who want to pursue a career in mental health are strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Mental Health experience preferred.
• Computer skills required, including word processing.
• Previous experience in insurance, billing preferred.

EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action - Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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