Admissions Coordinator - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston (Finance)
Position Summary:
The Admission Coordinator is responsible for managing and facilitating the patient admission process. Key duties include signing patients in for admission, processing and reviewing warrants for involuntary admissions, and inventorying patient property upon intake. The role involves managing incoming RightFax documents, answering phone calls, and maintaining clear communication with referring hospitals. The admission coordinator also updates bed availability at the start of each shift and collaborates closely with the department's RNs to ensure smooth transitions and coordinated care. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
- Handles inquiries, collects and processes documents, record keeps, and reports complications for all pre-admissions, direct admissions, walk- ins, and warrants.
- Coordinates bed allocation and cancellations between HCPI, Probate Courts, and MHMRA services and the Centers of Excellence Units at HCPC.
- Uses insurance software systems to search for patients in government sponsored insurance programs.
- Provides patient property control and conducts searches of all patient property and belongings.
- Interviews and communicates with patient and family members to obtain information.
- Reviews all clinical and financial packets to determine completeness and account for all admissions and pre-admits.
- Performs all discharges, transfers, programs changes in the software system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Knowledge of current financial and/or human resources systems.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required Two years of college preferred
Minimum Experience:
3 years of related experience required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
