Pediatric Admissions Coordinator, Mental Health

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks an Admissions/Registration professional to manage intake for children and adolescents across programs. You will greet patients, perform data entry, coordinate with insurance companies, and guide new arrivals through forms and admissions processes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, empathetic service, and accurate documentation in medical records, with responsibilities including notification of clinical staff, scheduling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Social Services field is a plus.
• One or more years’ experience in healthcare preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and search new patients and those transporting patients upon arrival.
• Handle data entry, insurance claims communication, and phones.
• Complete admission paperwork and escort patients to the appropriate location.
• Maintain accurate patient information in medical records and systems.
• Ensure patient safety and provide empathetic, professional service.
• Notify clinical staff of arrivals and coordinate with staff as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Social Services background a plus

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks an Admissions/Registration professional to manage intake for children and adolescents across programs. You will greet patients, perform data entry, coordinate with insurance companies, and guide new arrivals through forms and admissions processes.

The role emphasizes patient safety, empathetic service, and accurate documentation in medical records, with responsibilities including notification of clinical staff, scheduling,