• Admissions Assessor - Substance Use Disorders…

    St. Luke's University Health Network (Sellersville, PA)


    St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

     

    The Admissions Assessor provides a host of responsibilities that are critical to client in-flow for the Recovery Center departments. The person in this position must understand payor sources and protocol, addiction treatment options, St. Luke’s Penn Foundation services, emergency management, and client/family interventions. The employee must also be competent in addressing clinical matters over the phone or through a formal clinical assessment.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Conducts client screening and intake functions to assist client in accessing care, checks insurance benefits, entering admission data into the EHR, and PAWITS systems, and scheduling new clients.

    + ​Maintains positive working relationships with referral sources and coordinates services to meet client needs.

    + Reviews referral information and collaborates with nursing staff to make admission determinations.

    + Responsible for inpatient bed management.

    + Collaborate with the billing department to ensure funding is in place for all individuals seeking care.

    + Performs Biopsychosocial Assessments and determines level of care when needed.

    PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

    Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at time). Requires continual use of fingers for patient care, writing and computer entry. Requires ability to hear normal conversation and good general, near and peripheral vision.

    EDUCATION:

    + Bachelor's degree required

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

    + Competency in addressing clinical matters over the phone or through a formal clinical assessment.

    WORK SCHEDULE:

    + Alternating weekends: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

     

    Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

     

    St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)