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Intake Specialist - Brown Deer (NOC Part-Time Weekends)

Rogers Behavioral Health, Brown Deer, WI, United States


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 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

EOE/MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmaton action - Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

Benefits
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)

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