Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career, while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a PRN Coordinator to join our team, at the program in Broussard, LA.
Earn: $19/hour
Job Description:
The PRN Coordinator possesses the technical skills necessary to maintain the components of the health information system consistent with the policies of Merakey, the records department, and all ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements pertaining to ICF/MR facilities.
- This position manages incoming referrals from managed care companies of patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals via secure email and fax.
- The Coordinator will contact admitting hospital and coordinate when the patient will be discharged and having a Merakey Assessor meet with the patient to review the discharge plan.
- The coordinator will be required to maintain daily contact with the hospitals to ensure that the Merakey Assessor meets with the patient on the day of discharge.
- The Coordinator will communicate via secure email with managed care company daily and maintain the patient admin list both updating incoming admits and documenting the status of each admit.
- The coordinator will assign members to Merakey assessors and provide assessors with the discharge dates and times to help facilitate the discharge plan review.
- Coordinator needs to be able to use Microsoft Office.
- Coordinator will report to the Director of Assessments.
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- High school graduate
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Competent in use of computers.
- Experience in office work utilizing medical terminology is preferred.
