RN/Assessment Intake Coordinator - Helen Keller Hospital, Patient Care Services, Job Opening
RN/Assessment Intake Coordinator - Helen Keller Hospital, Patient Care Services,
HH Health System
• Sheffield, Alabama
Category: Case Manager
Responsibilities
Adequately assesses patients experiencing withdrawals and the desire to change addictive behavior to determine the appropriate level of care indicated based on symptomology. Interviewers’ skills require knowledge of admission criteria, pre-authorization process and utilization review process for Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial Payers. Should possess knowledge of local resources available for non – admits, good communication skills, and ability to engage the patient both in person and by phone. Promptly and professionally manages all inquiries received. Demonstrated ability to utilize diagnostic criteria to assign a diagnostic impression. Keeps clear and accurate written documentation and tracking of all inquiries, admissions, discharges and referrals. Knowledge and ability to document using appropriate terminology. Assist with marketing the program. Assists with staff education on treatment and management of patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Qualifications
- Apply principles of logical and/or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Understands technical information applicable to job function
- Responds quickly in an emergency with appropriate action.
- Communicates with people.
- Follows and/or give precise instruction.
- Records and interprets information accurately.
Education: BSN required, addition of a BBA or MBA preferred. RN currently licensed in Alabama.
Experience: Prior experience with addiction program. Two years of work experience in an addiction related setting.