Intake Coordinator; RN

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.

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• Abides by and demonstrates the company Mission, Vision and Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis
• Receives, screens and processes all referral information
• Performs verification of benefits:
• Verify payment method and amount
• Obtain prior authorization to ensure that services are reimbursable prior to admission
• Assign appropriate payer category to be keyed by facility personnel
• Scan information back to requesting facility
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all referrals/admissions to include notification from the social worker or discharge planner
• Responsible for communicating the review of resident specifics with CSR and the AHC facility Admissions coordinator to assure continuity of care
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty
• Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a company. Exhibits commitment to personal and company wide goals
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident related information
• Answers phones for resident information dissemination
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers
• Treats employees with respect and embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing
• Participates in required in-services and other meetings as requested
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.

For more information, visit

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Abides by and demonstrates the company Mission, Vision and Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis
• Receives, screens and processes all referral information
• Performs verification of benefits:
• Verify benefits
• Verify payment method and amount
• Obtain prior authorization to ensure that services are reimbursable prior to admission
• Assign appropriate payer category to be keyed by facility personnel
• Scan information back to requesting facility
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all referrals/admissions to include notification from the social worker or discharge planner
• Responsible for communicating the review of resident specifics with CSR and the AHC facility Admissions coordinator to assure continuity of care
• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty
• Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a company. Exhibits commitment to personal and company wide goals
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident related information
• Answers phones for resident information dissemination
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers
• Treats employees with respect and embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an…