Intake Specialist - Brown Deer (NOC Part-Time Weekends) at Rogers Behavioral Health

Brown Deer, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Advocacy, Medical Data Entry, Insurance Verification, Cerner System, Crisis Management, HIPAA Compliance, EMTALA Compliance, Patient Registration, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

The Intake Specialist serves as a patient advocate and facilitates the process that allows for access to life changing care for members of the community. The Intake Specialist is a professional who serves as the first point of contact at the facility for all patients and families seeking services. Intake Specialists work within a collaborative team including physicians, providers, other intake specialists and many other members of a multidisciplinary team. The Intake Specialist gains career experience to develop and progress with a nationally recognized behavioral health leader. Recent college graduates who want to pursue a career in mental health are strongly encouraged to apply! Job Responsibilities: Welcome patients and caregivers, ensuring a positive and seamless admission process. Collect, verify, and input medical, insurance, and demographic information with accuracy. Explain and complete admission paperwork, obtaining required signatures (e.g., patient rights, consent forms). Register patients and manage documents using the Cerner system. Conduct safety checks and assist with belongings searches as needed. Manage patient interactions in crisis situations, maintaining a calm and welcoming environment. Facilitate unscheduled admissions, including screenings and scheduling in collaboration with Patient Access. Communicate with multidisciplinary teams to address clinical criteria, documentation, and treatment issues. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and other regulatory requirements. Explain insurance coverage to patients and handle related inquiries. Provide clear documentation and communicate cases requiring special attention. Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled Other Requirements: Professional demeanor and adherence to hospital policies. Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and willingness to participate in training. Commitment to the mission of Rogers Behavioral Health and patient care excellence. Education/Training Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Mental Health experience preferred. Computer skills required, including word processing. Previous experience in insurance, billing preferred. Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 9pm-7:30am The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org) With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 401(k) retirement plan Employee share program Life/disability insurance Flex spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Health and wellness program Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com) ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org. EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

Responsibilities

The Intake Specialist serves as the first point of contact for patients and families, managing the admission process and collecting essential medical and insurance data. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient access to behavioral health care while maintaining a calm environment during crises.