Intake Coordinator 1- Psychiatry Full Time, Days

The salary range for this position is $21.36 - $30.98 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Intake Coordinator I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Intake Coordinator I supports the general psychiatry, specialty psychiatry, therapy services, neuropsychology testing, and other services offered in the department.

Responsibilities:

• Role functions very similarly to a call center line: answering live calls, clinical intakes on patients, answering questions, triaging patients.
• Ensures all relevant and necessary clinical documentation is received and available to the clinician prior to the scheduled appointment.
• Assists with insurance eligibility verification.
• Documents and tracks referrals.
• Places outgoing calls to patients interested in care to fill providers schedules.
• Ability to problem solve and manage patient frustration.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related area of study OR 4+ years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• 0-2 years of experience in mental health administration or indirect patient care.

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of community mental health resources and/or referral sources.
• Understanding of the health system and electronic medical records system.
• Detail oriented and flexible with change.

Schedule:

M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.