Intake Coordinator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Referral Management - Track data on number of referrals, referral types and monthly available visit types for purpose of managing supply and demand. Coordinate and maintain statistical data on number of calls and disposition and participates in Performance Improvement process for the department. Ability to gather clinical, medical, and demographic data to determine appropriate referral and level of care. Document information and refer patients to internal/external services as appropriate within timely manner.
  
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to intake requests. Initiates referral process in a manner to be regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of CHMC's patients as determined by department management and the medical staff.
  
• External Evaluation - Triage and evaluate referrals. Assess for appropriateness and/or determine options within or outside of CCHMC. Triage and evaluate the patient need vs. service availability of patients and families for outpatient referrals. Advocates for the needs of the child and adolescent patient and family within the hospital and the community.
  
• Patient Assessment - Assess patient need to determine phone call urgency. If routine, assess needs and provide specific referral options. If urgent, transfer to appropriate clinician.
  
• Customer Service - Develops skills and knowledge to interact with third-party payers and managed care. Maintain professional relationship with referral sources and managed care contacts. Authorize outpatient care and collect specific benefit information.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  
• 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
• Competitive retirement plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
College Hill Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Mental Health Institute Admin

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Salary Range
$48,568.00 - $59,196.80

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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