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Form of workOur acute-care psychiatric hospital provides stabilizing care for adults, especially seniors, who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral complications from a mental health diagnosis or dementia.
Apply today if you want a great job in a team-oriented culture where people care about each other. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits and advancement opportunities. Unity Psychiatric Care owns five psychiatric hospitals in Tennessee and Alabama. We are a division of American Health Partners, a multifaceted company with operations in seven states. Come grow with us!
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Receive, screen and process all referral information
• Perform verification of benefits:
o Verify benefits
o Verify payment method and amount
o Obtain prior authorization to ensure that services are reimbursable prior to admission
o Assign appropriate payer category to be keyed by facility personnel
o Scan information back to requesting facility
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all referrals/admissions to include notification from the social worker or discharge planner
• Answers phones for resident information dissemination
• Participate in required in-services and other meetings as requested
• Organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner
• Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident related information
• Encourage a positive environment and experience for co-workers
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Reliable transportation
Required Computer Software/Equipment used:
• Various operating systems
• Standard office equipment
• Microsoft Suite applications
• Desktop, laptop and/or iPad
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three (3) years' experience in a healthcare related environment preferred
• Exposure to healthcare marketing a plus
License/Certification(s):
• Bachelor of social work or bachelor's in psychology
• Current CPR certification (or participate in training)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
• Does not have supervisory responsibilities
• Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary circumstances
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled
• Above-average conversational noise is frequent
• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work
• Travel may be required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:
• Work safely and follow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices
