Responsibilities Admissions Coordinator Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities. Oak Plains Academy is seeking a dedicated Admissions Coordinator who will assists the department director with ensuring all intake/admissions tasks and activities are completed accurately and coordinates the intake workflow while on shift in the department.   This position interfaces closely with both internal facility staff, physicians, as well as external referrals including hospitals, patients, families, and community referral sources. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Answers incoming phone calls effectively and efficiently. Answers phone within 3 rings using appropriate introductions. Gathers information regarding patient demographics, current behavior, referral source and financial/insurance information. Processing of referrals for possible admission. Sheduling of admissions and processing admissions. Knowledge of and communication with referral sources and customers who present for assessment. Records inquiry call and referrals information completely and accurately, to include clinical and medical information, patient demographics, legal status, payor information and call disposition. Follows all inquiry calls and referrals to disposition and communicates dispositions to referral sources. Processes insurance verification, patient registration process, vitals, resident searches, patient observations, scheduling of admissions, admissions processing, bed board monitoring, belongings searches, and other non-clinical duties as assigned. Other non-clinical duties as assigned, vitals, resident searches, patient observations, bed board monitoring, and stidemt belongings searches. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Free Meals What do our current team members value at Oak Plains & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you serve, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor's degree or LPN, with one to three years of admissions/intake experiences, preferably in a Behavioral Health field. Excellent customer service skills are required. Must possess superb problem solving and multi tasking skills with effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Must have the skill set to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Excellent computer skills required. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications. Valid driver's license in good standing. Flexible schedule. 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