Central Intake Specialist - Night Shift

About the role

Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability for both Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights and Osage Beach.
Assists in presenting information to provider for admission decision.
Reviews and enters medications for those patients being admitted.
Begins admission process for those patients selected for admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing assessment.
May take admission orders from the provider.
Keeps family and referral source informed of decision making.
Recommends other resources when indicated.
Accompanies patient to the unit and introduces them to the staff.
Gives a thorough hand off to the receiving nurse.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures host facilities standards are maintained.
Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management.
Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies.
Provides input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls.
Identifies, reports or corrects variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies.
Participates in the Hospital's quality improvement process and utilization review as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews information on all referrals for medical necessity and level of care criteria as well as medical stability for both Center for Behavioral Health Maryland Heights and Osage Beach
• Assists in presenting information to provider for admission decision
• Reviews and enters medications for those patients being admitted
• Begins admission process for those patients selected for admission including skin assessment and beginning the nursing assessment
• May take admission orders from the provider
• Keeps family and referral source informed of decision making
• Recommends other resources when indicated
• Accompanies patient to the unit and introduces them to the staff
• Gives a thorough hand off to the receiving nurse
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements, and ensures host facilities standards are maintained
• Completes required monthly reports and communicates effectively with management
• Operates in an ethical manner in dealing with referral sources, patients, families, and external agencies
• Provides input into the system for monitoring and improving inquiry calls
• Identifies, reports or corrects variables affecting the quality of services provided to patients/families and referring/inquiring agencies
• Participates in the Hospital's quality improvement process and utilization review as required

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) preferred
• Utilization Review and insurance authorization preferred
• Prioritize one-year experience working in a similar position, or one year of clinical experience with the primary population served by the program

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies, insurance companies, State/Federal requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Earned time off (ETO - 3 weeks accrued vacation time your first year)
• Sick leave and Family sick leave
• Competitive benefits package, including 401K match
• The Health and Happiness of our employees is a top priority
• Casual environment, great staff to patient ratio

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday thru Friday from 7:00 pm - 3:00 am