Admissions Generalist Nights - Austin, United States - Austin Oaks Hospital

Austin Oaks Hospital

Verified Company

Austin, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Responsibilities:

Universal Health Services (UHS):

Universal Health Services, Inc.

(UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide.

Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees.

The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's top 500 public companies as well as Fortune list of 500 World's Most Admired Companies.

Austin Oaks Hospital (a UHS facility):

What Austin Oaks Offers:

Qualifications:
Key responsibilities include but not limited to: Serves as the initial contact for admission inquiries. Routes prospective patient / inquirer to appropriate person for assessment. Answers and forwards incoming calls. Provides accurate and timely data entry, coping of documents, and daily census reports.

To assist admissions in providing direct patient care and supervision of all psychiatric patients; to ensure safety, including crisis intervention.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner to all personnel, visitors and vendors. Must understand importance of positive communication with public, dealing with diverse group of individuals on a daily basis.

Ability to organize, communicate effectively in writing and orally in the English language, follow instructions, tolerate interruptions, and work independently with minimum supervision.

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to be flexible with scheduling; rotating shifts as necessary. Significant computer skills, data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet development / maintenance.

Ability to consistently fulfill responsibilities and complete assignments. Skill in performing vital signs. Knowledge of patient rights.

Skill in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and cooperative / effective relationships with Licensed Clinicians, RNs, LVNs and MHTs.

Ability to read and write legibly. Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, patients and administration.

EDUCATION:

Required:
High School diploma or equivalency

Preferred:
Some college.

Preferred:
Previous work experience in a psychiatric admissions department, 6 months office experience preferred.