Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Admissions Coordinator.

The Admissions Coordinator responds to all request for mental health services received at the hospital and completes assessments to determine a level of care. Acute psychiatric inpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services are available to adolescents (ages 11-17) and to adults (ages 18 and older). Patients admitted will meet clinical and financial criteria established by the hospital. This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the in-patient/out-patient functions, bed assignments, and the completion of preliminary paperwork for patients seeking treatment and support.
• Works collaboratively with medical, nursing and business office personnel to ensure appropriate patient placement.
• Upon arrival, escorts the patient to an available consultation room, takes vitals, collects patient belongings and wands the patient to ensure safety.
• Confirms that all insurance benefits coverage meets standards of admissions as dictated by policy and procedures.
• Reviews patient consent forms, obtains necessary signatures, and copies patient identification and insurance cards.
• Takes the patient picture and prints necessary stickers for patient files as needed.
• Organizes and enters patient information into the database consistent with hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitors and updates the bed boards as needed.
• Completes the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) log consistent with hospital policy and procedures.
• Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
• Performs visual safety rounds every 15- minutes or less to ensure patient safety.
• Escorts the patient and their belongings to the assigned unit, introducing them to nursing staff before leaving.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, mental health or a related field or an LPN required.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hours biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance and much more

Schedule: This opportunity is Fulltime (36 hours per week), Day Shift Hours.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement:

Forest View Hospital is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Forest View Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice:

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