Admissions Call Specialist 8:30a-7p M-Th
UHS
Summary
Peachford is currently searching for an experienced Call Specialist for our Intake Department. The Call Specialist will assess the needs of callers and patients presenting for assessment and ensure their admission or referral to the service or resource to best address their needs. In addition, the Call Specialist ensures referral sources receive appropriate updates on their patients.
Job description
Role Overview
Peachford is currently searching for an experienced Call Specialist for our Intake Department. The Call Specialist will assess the needs of callers and patients presenting for assessment and ensure their admission or referral to the service or resource to best address their needs. In addition, the Call Specialist ensures referral sources receive appropriate updates on their patients.
Responsibilities
- Respond to telephone inquiries seeking mental health care or information about mental health related services.
- Respond to telephone/fax inquiries seeking facility transfers.
- Obtain admission orders and assign admitting physician.
- Assist with clinical assessments.
- Contact insurance companies/payor sources for authorization.
- Obtain patient and other required signatures on applicable forms.
Qualifications
To be successful in this position, you need at least one year of intake/assessment experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment. A degree in counseling or mental health is required.
Requirements
- At least one year of intake/assessment experience
- Experience preferably in a crisis intervention environment
- Degree in counseling or mental health
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 23 Days PTO
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.