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The Admissions Specialist completes initial triage via face to face Interview of all incoming patients to the Access/Admissions Department. Assists with gathering clinical information. Reviews patients for Admission Physician/Nurse Practitioner/LIP. Collaborates with LIP and assists with the patient admission to HMH Carrier Clinic or Blake Recovery Center or helps make proper referrals and/ or transfer if and/when appropriate. Manages case pre-admission, including requests for medical records and other clinical information as required prior to evaluation.

A day in the life of an Admission Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Answers telephone inquiries in the Access Center. Provides pertinent information regarding inpatient/outpatient services to patients, families, and referral sources. Triages appointments and schedules patients at appropriate locations. Provides assistance to all aspects of patient intake.
• Enters patient data (demographics, insurance, and clinical information) into a computer system.
• Performs computer processes relating to admissions, referrals to outpatient centers, schedules appointments, and edits changes in existing computer files. 
• Performs intake evaluation patient interview (1) asking clinically pertinent questions during the patient and/or family interview; (2) recognizes critical situations necessitating immediate clinical intervention (response); (3) communicates patient problems and difficulties with Admission LIP and assists with arriving at a clinical determination recommendation using admission criteria.
• Notifies units of pending admissions.
• Notifies outpatient centers to arrange treatment for patients who require that level of care following assessment. 
• Performs pre-certification/authorization reviews with payors.
• Tends to the care and comfort needs of patients and their families. Meets and exceeds expectations by responding promptly with tact and sensitivity.
• Performs all assigned duties relative to the processing of patients through the Carrier system.
• Serves on hospital committees as appointed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university in social work, psychology, nursing or related field.
• Previous clinical experience in an inpatient experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• Prior years of experience working as a NJ screener or in a psychiatric admissions department.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment.