Office Associate

Office of Shared Administration (WV); West Virginia; Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, is seeking an Admissions clerk in the Admissions department to support patient intake and legal compliance during admission.

You will interview incoming patients to collect demographic information, review documents to ensure eligibility, and coordinate with diversion facilities if beds are not available, while performing related duties as assigned and complying with drug screening and background checks.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Interview incoming patients to obtain demographic information.
• Review admission documents to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Coordinate with diversion facilities if beds are unavailable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Formação académica

High school diploma or the equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to those in need? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!

This position serves as an Admissions clerk in the Admissions department. This position is responsible for interviewing incoming patients to obtain demographic information and reviewing documents delivered at the time of admission to determine if the commitment meets all legal standards. If no beds are available, the clerk will contact diversion facilities to attempt to have the patient placed at one of the area facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a tobacco free facility. Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. Must be able to work on holidays and weekends. Candidates must successfully pass a background screening.

Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience: None.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University's Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital's own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.