• Assistant Admissions Specialist

    KidsPeace Childrens Hospital (Varina, IA)


    The Admissions Specialists are responsible for prompt clinical review of all referrals for residential treatment determining, as part of a committee, clients appropriateness for treatment, and for accessing client into the KidsPeace programs in a timely manner.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School Diploma Required, Associates Preferred.

     

    Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.

     

    Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certifications required.

     

    Must possess excellent personal computer knowledge and skills.

     

    Must be 21 years of age.

     

    Must attend 12 hours of Person Centered Thinking training prior to or within 90 days of hire.

    JOB DUTIES:

    Coordinate and perform all intake and admissions functions in order to access clients for new programs.

     

    Read and interpret clinical reports included in referral packets and make accurate assessments of client's appropriateness for treatment.

     

    Meet as part of a committee to determine client's appropriateness for services and coordinate placement into appropriate treatment unit.

     

    Interview, counsel and meet with client, family and referral source to answer questions, gather necessary information and facilitate client's smooth transition into treatment unit.

     

    Demonstrate clinically sound and grammatically correct written communications. Complete all written communication in time frames directed by JCAHO and corporate mandates.

     

    Act as a liaison to assigned treatment center to monitor census changes, coordinate admissions and foster good interdepartmental/agency communication.

     

    Demonstrate computer literacy and perform necessary data entry as required by KidsPeace Information system. Maintain accurate records of telephone inquiries for Client Services and Leadership.

     

    Complete necessary paperwork and record keeping as required by Medical Assistance funding mandates.

     

    Demonstrate knowledge of all KidsPeace services and redirect callers to appropriate programs when necessary. Maintain positive customer relations with referral sources via personal contacts, appreciation letters.

     

    All other duties as assigned by management.