Intake Screener

The Intake Screener independently manages inquiries, performs admission assessments, and provide information to individuals seeking services offered at Rogers Behavioral Health (Rogers).

1. Accomplish the following pre-admission steps:

• •Evaluate incoming inquiries to determine and explain the next step to accessing care at Rogers.
• •Complete Admission assessments with potential patients and/or their representatives.
• •Demonstrate understanding and explanation of admitting processes.
• •Understand clinical criteria necessary for admission to Rogers’ programs.
• •Describe levels of care within Rogers to potential patients and/or their representatives.
• •Gather demographic and insurance information of potential patients and/or responsible representatives.
• •Understand how to utilize and explain Rogers’ contracted payor listing.

2. Complete all documentation steps for each inquiry and assessment.

• •Ensure all inquiries are entered in the designated system and all necessary information is captured.
• •Ensure referral source information is obtained and entered for each inquiry.
• •Ensure all clinical information is entered accurately into admission assessment tool.

3. Adhere to department standards as it relates to performance measures.

• •Ensure quality of call meets department standards.
• •Ensure productivity meets department standards.

4. Connect potential patients and/or their representative with outside resources when indicated.

5. Collaborate with internal departments and external facilities/referents as it relates access to care.

6. Participate in the On-Call, weekend, and holiday schedule, as assigned.

7. Complete other duties as assigned by Admissions leadership.

8. Understand and apply policies and procedures in accordance with external regulatory agencies:

• •Including, but not limited to: Joint Commission, Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA), 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.
• •Attend and participate in development opportunities to increase involvement and awareness of regulations.

9. Promote department goals and Mission of Rogers Behavioral Health:

Comply with Rogers culture agreements and all Hospital’s policies and procedures.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• •High School Diploma required
• •Bachelor’s degree preferred (in human services related field)
• •Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health care setting strongly preferred
• •Customer service experience required.
• •Completion of required trainings under Rogers’ policies.
• •Electronic medical record software experience, preferred.
• •Computer skills (including but not limited to: utilizing multiple platforms, Microsoft applications, basic troubleshooting) required.
• •Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

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)