Admissions Clinician

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance.

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Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

• Under supervision from the Director and/or Clinical Manager of Outpatient Admissions provide a full range of admission services (telephonic screening and triage, obtain insurance information, case assignment and scheduling) to facilitate patient access to clinical services in the Princeton House system.

• ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1. Perform telephonic clinical screening and triage services for patients seeking treatment
• 2. Seek clinical supervision from appropriate clinical personnel for all cases triaged as Urgent.
• 3. Document all demographic, clinical and insurance information in accordance with Princeton House policies and procedures.
• 4. Assign patients to face-to-face evaluation appointments according to patients’ individualized clinical needs.
• 5. Communicate need for benefits to be verified with Verification Specialists for treatment and assist with communication to patient when needed.
• 6. According to the specific requirements of the particular site, may orient patients to the program and may assist patients with registration paperwork.
• 7. Document and maintain relevant intake, referral and admissions data within the Princeton House SQL database.
• 8. Support customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborate with other caregivers / staff, within and outside the department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service.
• 9. Maintain standards of confidentiality.
• 10. Possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients’ physical, psychological and social needs of those patient populations served within the department.
• 11. Participate in unit compliance as related to established standards.
• OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• 2. Facilitate positive working team relationships and communication across the Princeton House continuum, Princeton Healthcare System and for all external customers.
• 3. Act as a liaison between Administrative staff, UM and Verification department to insure proper and timely insurance verifications, accurate and up-to-date benefit and clinical information.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization:
  
  Social Sciences Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  0-1 years Some previous experience with behavioral health patients is a plus, but will train
• 2+ years Two years experience in crisis and/or clinical setting

Salary Range: $19.01 - $30.29/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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