Coordinator, Intake

Georgetown Community Hospital

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Georgetown Community Hospital is an acute care hospital with 75-beds offering a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, intensive care, surgical, emergency and diagnostic services. From our bariatrics to women's services to radiology, we have a wide range of services serve our community.

Where We Are:

Georgetown is a small town bursting with charm in the midst of Kentucky Horse Country and is the true birthplace of bourbon. We are proud to be Kentucky's fastest growing city and home to a diverse list of adventures for all including petting a thoroughbred champion, feeling the thunder of a new engine roar to life, and strolling along a bustling Victorian-era downtown with architectural charm and locally-owned shops, restaurants, craft breweries and a bourbon distillery.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free Parking
• And much more

Position Summary:

Job Summary
The Intake Non-RN -Coordinator, in conjunction with the Intake RN -Coordinator and Nursing Supervisor's may coordinate the referral development and pre-admission patient assessment process, and provide clinical assessments for potential clients.

Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health

FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Associate's degree or equivalent education and work experience or obtain within 24 months of hire.
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field is preferred
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum one year of experience in a similar position and/or industry preferred
Required Skills
Handle with Care (HWC) with in 6 months of hire
Proficient in software applications; Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Ability to write detailed correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
• In coordination with the Intake RN-Coordinator, develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical admission, referral and/or discharge processes.
• Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork.
• Participates in the development of treatment plans in coordination with the Treatment team
• Coordinates and participates as a direct liaison with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient referral inquiry and, admission.
• Provides appropriate support to patients' families during the referral and admission process
• Maintains appropriate ethical and clinical boundaries with client, family members and other staff members.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding the hospital's confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Appropriately represents the Program at public and private outreach events
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Utilizes data to complete program's key statistical reports and generates reports as needed
• Responds to requests for general information about the Program's treatment program, and provides information about appropriate topic in response to community requests.
• Promotes and develops positive, professional interaction with patients and their families, peers, leadership, clients, etc.
• Corrects issues identified and reports errors to the Intake RN Coord
• Assists in submission of reports and requests for documents from appropriate regulatory agencies
• Regularly collects data to provide input and/or feedback to appropriate customers/suppliers (i.e., teams, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, nursing agencies) to improve work
• Follows CQI+ procedures
• Assist with Utilization Review responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned
Functional Demands
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and/or clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position may have contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Populations Served
–¡ Does not treat or care for patients.
–¡ Neonate (–¡ Infant (–¡ Early Childhood (1 year and –¡ Late Childhood (5 years and –¡ Adolescent (13 and –¡ Young Adult (17 to –¡ Middle Adult (30 years to –¡ Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
–¡ Demographic
–¡ Clinical
–¡ Insurance
–¡ Financial
–¡ Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Climbing X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry –¡ rarely, –¡ occasionally, X frequently, –¡ constantly
Kneeling X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Reaching –¡ rarely, X occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements –¡ rarely, X occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements –¡ rarely, X occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Running X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Sitting –¡ rarely, –¡ occasionally, X frequently, –¡ constantly
Squatting X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Standing –¡ rarely, –¡ occasionally, X frequently, –¡ constantly
Walking –¡ rarely, –¡ occasionally, X frequently, –¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, –¡ occasionally, –¡ frequently, –¡ constantly

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