Admissions Coordinator

Sierra TucsonSince 1983, Sierra Tucson has led the way in addiction and behavioral health treatment in Arizona, across the country and internationally. Distinguished for comprehensive programs, innovative and effective therapies, and clinical excellence, personified by an extraordinary and highly credentialed staff, Sierra Tucson provides comprehensive treatment to identify and resolve underlying issues that cause behavioral health disorders. Patients receive the resources, support, and tools necessary for long-term change to occur, including one full year of continuing care and a lifetime of alumni services. Our serene, 160-acre campus is located in beautiful Catalina, Arizona, and is a place of peace, hope and healing. As an Admissions Coordinator,You will be responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility, maintaining communication between the organization, patient referrals and families. Other responsibilities include reviewing prospective admissions against approved admission criteria, policies and procedures; initiating contact in gathering required clinical and demographic data from patients and other sources; responding promptly to inquiry calls; scheduling assessments; conducting pre-admission assessments; assisting prospective patients and significant others in seeking treatment; referring inquiries to other agencies and community resources when necessary; coordinating with referral sources; coordinating transportation arrangements for patients; maintaining all the documentation involved with the admissions process. Qualifications/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.One (1) or more years'' experience in healthcare admissions or sales, preferably in the mental health or substance abuse fieldMust be able to pass criminal background check and drug screenShift: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:30am - 7pmLicenses/CertificationsCPR and CPI/NCI certification (training available upon hire) BenefitsIn addition to working for a premier treatment center with competitive pay, our employees enjoy these other great benefits:Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insuranceHSA, FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountBasic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Insurance401kEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Employee Discount ProgramGenerous PTO, Sick Time, paid holidays and professional development reimbursement*** Salary dependent on a candidate''s experience and qualifications ***Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2021-11-29