Job Information
Banner Health Placement Liaison Behavioral Health in Scottsdale, Arizona
Primary City/State:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Department Name:
Clinical Care Operations-Psych
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Administrative Services
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Bring your passion for Behavioral Health to Banner Health! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ was remodeled and expanded in 2017, providing new, state-of-the art units for our patients and staff! Banner Behavioral Health Hospital is a voluntary facility for adults and adolescents. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential, and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs.
As a Placement Liaison you will assist with bed placement for the entire Behavioral Health service line (Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, Banner Thunderbird, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and Banner Del Webb Medical Center). You will be an instrumental member of the administrative support team assisting with placement, staffing, and timecard coding. You will serve as a liaison between both internal and external customers and manage very important data on a daily basis. Teamwork is strong in this department and relationships are vital and celebrated.
This is a Full Time Day Shift opening (3 12 hour shifts per week).
4A-4:30P every Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Enjoy an additional $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for facility-wide patient and/or staff placement operations. Serves as a liaison between both internal and external customers. Manages data as related to operations. Performs Utilization Management functions as required by facility
CORE FUNCTIONS
Acts as the “Command Center” for Hospital. Coordinates with internal personnel and external agencies to address continual demand for patient placement and/or staffing requirements and maintains list of anticipated needs and projected resources.
Enters, maintains, and archives data in computer files for departments as required using multiple software platforms.
Identifies, resolves and communicates real and potential problems and information to appropriate Nursing leadership. Prioritizes safe utilization of resources.
Creates and distributes individualized ad-hoc reports upon management request.
Facility based position with hospital-wide impact on patient throughput. Efficiently balances requests with available resources under tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
The position also requires skills and abilities typically gained with 1 year of experience in a healthcare office setting, previous experience in patient services or admitting would be very helpful. Must have medical terminology, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and critical thinking skills. Must have the ability to work under tight time constraints and meet deadlines while working on a variety of projects. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Must be proficient with commonly used office software and equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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