RTP ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR

Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center opened its doors in 2014 and provides the highest quality of behavioral healthcare for patients in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Suncoast Behavioral Health Center is a 60-bed free-standing psychiatric hospital. We offer diverse inpatient and residential programs for children and adolescents. In a highly specialized field of psychiatry, our goal is to promote cognitive, social, physical and emotional development to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to help our patients succeed. The Residential Treatment Programs Admissions Coordinator is responsible for completing RTP and Acute Admission Assessments as well as completing timely data entry for all incoming and follow up calls. They are also responsible for reviewing referrals for clinical appropriateness as well as facilitating the prior authorization process with the insurance companies. Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews all referral packets to identify prospective patients for RTP and Acute patients.
• Staffs referrals with clinical team to determine admission decision.
• Returns phone calls in a timely manner to all referral sources and prospective patients and families.
• Ensures effective communication with customers and their companions that are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
• Schedules admissions and notifying parents/guardians of items needed for admission.
• Completes Admissions packets for RTP and Acute patients and organizing files in the Admissions drive.
• Completes pre-certifications, gathering clinical documentation and continued stay reviews of RTP on patients.
• Completes Admissions Assessments and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining the Admissions Waiting List and in scheduling of RTP admissions.
• Maintains positive relationships with referral sources and responds to their requests in a timely manner.
• Attends RTP treatment team.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment while working with payor sources.
• Conducts orientation to the facility for family and new patients.
• Timely Data Entry in MS4 system for incoming and discharging RTP and Acute patients.Benefits Include:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT SUNCOAST & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. 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, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
    Qualifications
    
    Requirements:
    • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling preferred. Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Nursing required.
    • Valid FL license, e.g., RN, LSCW, LMHC or LMFT preferred.
    • Experience: Completing biopsychosocial assessments and/or experience with Utilization Review.
    • Good oral and written communication skills required to communicate in a clear and concise manner with patients, physicians, staff and administration. Stable emotional makeup required to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
    • Must be able to participate in the physical restraint and seclusion of patients. Must be able to participate in and complete Handle With Care Training on an annual basis.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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.

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