Valley Hope Association Hiring for Admissions Coordinator at Newton, KS Full Time

***This position is located in Moundridge, KS***

ADMISSION COORDINATOR:

Moundridge Valley Hope has an exciting opportunity for a Admissions Coordinator to join our newly created Admissions team!

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Per CMS Interim Rule, all Valley Hope employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical/religious exemption.

WHY JOIN VALLEY HOPE:

For over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• One (1) plus years of experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Certification.
• Available to work; Saturday, Sunday, and Monday shift 7am-7pm

Preferred:

• Associate degree.
• Two (2) plus years of work experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment or within the substance abuse treatment industry.
• Work experience as a Behavioral Healthcare Technician, Case Manager or Peer Support Recovery Specialist.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary ranges from $19 – $24.00/hr based on education and experience

BENEFITS:

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance – Up to $10K annually; $45K maximum benefit
• Student Loan Repayment
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
• PTO – Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more

JOB SUMMARY:

• Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary admissions team; works collectively to support the needs of prospective patients and to secure VHA as their service provider.
• Serves as primary point of contact for prospective and incoming patients, families, and referral sources; creates a patient-focused experience for those seeking VHA services.
• Utilizes good judgement, critical thinking skills, industry specific knowledge, and customer services skills to solidify commitments and make appropriate placements for prospective patients within VHA programs.
• Provides prospective patients and families with facility tours.
• Conducts initial pre-admissions screening with a focus on gathering preliminary information to identify level of care/services needed and fit with VHA service; utilizes ASAM Criteria to perform high-level screening of mental and physical health status.
• Performs preliminary financial assessment with prospective patients; gathers necessary financial information (including payor source/self-pay options) and processes Verification of Benefits to pre-qualify prospective patients.
• Refers inquires to other agencies and community resources when prospective patients’ needs are not a fit with VHA services.
• Maintains information within identified systems on outside agencies/community resources; coordinates with appropriate process partners with to ensure data is current and accurate.
• Schedules admissions appointments for patients; communicates admissions appointments with appropriate staff/departments to ensure support for incoming patients.
• Assists patients in completing administrative admissions process including obtaining all necessary admissions documentation (demographics, consents, releases, etc.).
• Creates and updates electronic records in identified data tracking/electronic medical records systems for prospective and incoming patients; inputs data in an accurate and timely manner following calls and initial admissions processing.
• Performs follow up calls to prospective patients in support of their treatment needs and securing VHA as their service provider.
• Maintains oversight of bed tracking data including open beds, incoming patients for the day, and discharges for the day.
• Performs various administrative duties in support of the admissions process and admissions team responsibilities (e.g., chart audits; maintenance activities within data tracking systems such as dispositioning of patient call records, records clean up; etc.).
• Serves as back-up support to the Nursing Department for property searches for incoming patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of prospective and incoming patient data in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulatory requirements.

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Residential treatment facility

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 3×12
• 4×10
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 7AM-7PM?
• Are you able to commute to Moundridge, KS?

Work Location: In person