Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Montgomery, New Jersey
Salary
$23 / HOUR
The Admissions Specialist performs face-to-face patient triage, gathers clinical information, and collaborates with medical professionals to facilitate admissions or referrals. They also provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure efficient documentation of patient care.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field and possess experience in an inpatient, psychiatric, or substance abuse facility. Proficiency in computer platforms and strong communication skills are required, with AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification needed within 60 days.
A day in the life of a Admissions Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Performs triage of all incoming patients and assists with gathering clinical information for LIP. Enters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into a computer system. Performs computer processes relating to admissions, referrals to outpatient centers, and edits changes in existing computer files. Provides a comprehensive assessment, inclusive of evidence-based, validated outcome measurements of the patient's psychosocial needs and develops treatment plans and treatment plan reviews based on findings and according to department policy; communicates patient problems and difficulties with Admission LIP and assists with arriving at a clinical determination recommendation using admission criteria. Notifies units of pending admissions. Provides comprehensive case management services and psychosocial assessment. Performs POCT testing as ordered by Admissions LIP. Provides instruction to patients and families related to illness and expectations of treatment, addressing their learning needs and learning styles. Functions collaboratively with treatment team members to enhance service to patients. Tends to the care and comfort needs of patients and their families. Meets and exceeds expectations by responding promptly with tact and sensitivity. Assists other mental health professionals in expediting emergencies and/or functions as a co-therapist in special situations. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Delivers and documents all care in an efficient and productive manner. Performs all assigned duties relative to the processing of patients through the Carrier system. Serves on hospital committees as appointed. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field. Previous experience in an inpatient, psychiatric, or substance abuse facility or hospital. Knowledge of psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and treatment techniques. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms. Education,
Preferred: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or in Counseling or related fields. Experience working as an NJ screener or in a psychiatric admissions department. Licenses and Certifications Required: AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 60 days of employment. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $23.13 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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