Referral Management Center RN

Job Opportunity At University Behavioral Health Of Denton

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Shift: Monday thru Friday, 11am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Responsible for the timely processing of inquiry and referral calls. Serves as liaison to referral sources, physicians, unit staff and hospital personnel involved with each transfer request. Enters call data into the facility's database and manages all e-fax application(s) to process incoming referrals and transfer requests in a timely manner. Effectively communicate with unit staff, physicians, and Admissions Triage Staff. Follow hospital's policies and procedures regarding referral management.

Customers Served: Patients, medical staff, allied health professionals, other hospital department staff and external individuals requesting information.

Supervision

Admissions Director

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Business Development team regarding any referral source related needs.
• Collaborates with referral sources, families, physicians, agencies, and other callers to ensure that requests for transfer and admission are managed effectively.
• Ability to effectively address at risk, emotionally disturbed or in crisis potential patients and individuals effectively via telephone.
• Ensure all referral patient medical record information is completed and nursing and clinical staff are adequately apprised of the patient's condition/history.
• Working knowledge of Involuntary process and procedure
• Knowledgeable and complies with all EMTALA regulations
• Enter all call data into facility database
• Effectively manage facility's e-fax application(s) to disposition incoming referrals in a timely manner
• Able to use facility's electronic bedboard for bed management purposes.

Benefit Highlights

Tuition savings with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

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 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience: 1-3 years of experience preferred in psychiatric health care. Licensure/Certification: For RN's, Licensure as a Registered Nurse in state of Texas. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to prioritize; work well under periods of high stress and pressure. Ability to multi-task and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Thorough knowledge of psychiatric services and medical capabilities provided by the hospital. Ability to work flexible hours. Requires knowledge of computers and ability to utilize Department specific electronic applications; and accurate data entry skills. Experience reviewing medical and clinical information to staff appropriately with physician is preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers 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.