Admissions Coordinator- Intake For Outpatient Facility - Full Time

Role Summary

The Admissions Coordinator (Intake) supports timely, accurate outpatient admissions by coordinating referral intake, documentation, and payer readiness at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital (Baton Rouge, LA 70816). Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Key responsibilities include:
- Manage intake calls/referrals, complete inquiry documentation, and maintain intake logs
- Review referral packets against criteria and escalate questions appropriately
- Coordinate admission communication with physicians and the Director of Nursing
- Prepare new patient charts, face sheets, episodes of care, and insurance details
- Complete insurance verification once the physician accepts the patient
- Contribute intake metrics for QAPI reporting

Required qualifications/skills:
- 2–3 years psychiatric admissions experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Organized, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong documentation accuracy and professional communication

Apply through the careers page at www.apollo-bhh.com.

Benefits Package

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and profit-sharing plan. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off.

Daily Workflow

You’ll spend your day moving referrals from initial contact to a ready-to-admit file, balancing multiple requests while keeping details precise. Much of the rhythm is documentation-driven: confirming demographics, aligning payer information, and keeping intake tracking current so status is clear at a glance. You’ll also have frequent touchpoints with clinical leadership—sharing updates, clarifying next steps, and closing loops so decisions are timely. As volumes shift, you’ll prioritize the most time-sensitive items, keep records audit-ready, and ensure each intake is captured for QAPI trending at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital.