Wellpath Hiring for Admissions Coordinator, CCRS Job at Centralia, WA Full Time

What you bring to the table:

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university highly desired.

• Two (2) years of experience in healthcare/clinical/psychiatrist setting preferred.
• Must have knowledge of community resources.
• Must have computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• None required.

What you will do:

• Communicates with Receiving Facilities and works with them to obtain the necessary admission information on referrals. Has detailed knowledge of the treatment facility criteria and legal aspects of admissions; communicates and assists the physicians on obtaining needed information on admissions. Thoroughly reviews all referrals and works directly with the Clinical Director to set-up admissions. Maintains communication with the regional districts and keeps a tracking list of patients being referred for admission. Organizes all admission paperwork as received. Provides comprehensive reporting on admission activity to Administration.
• Welcomes, provides initial overview of the treatment facility, and performs the initial admission paperwork for new persons served when they arrive. Sets up the new charts.
• Demonstrates understanding of risk management, infection control, precautions, fire and disaster procedures, abuse reporting.
• Keeps track of occupancy and vacancies in the treatment facility. Provides reports to districts on which patients they have in the treatment facility. Keeps track of discharges and reconciles bed count.
• Is sensitive to cultural diversity issues, treats patients as individuals, and considers the culture of the person served when providing care and treatment.
• Is knowledgeable about care and treatment needs of patients of different ages. Provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life span developmental needs of each patient.
• Adheres to CCRS/ WA Cascade Cottage Code of Conduct.
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.