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State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute

This classification of Admission Clerk at MTMHI currently has an approved hiring rate of $3,250 monthly/$39,000 yearly.

This is an on-site position.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required; some positions may require a valid motor vehicle operator's license with a FOR HIRE (F) endorsement.

Manage and process patient admissions efficiently while ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies. This position plays a key role in maintaining hospital operations by coordinating referrals, tracking admissions, and ensuring data integrity in hospital systems.

1. Process and track patient admission referrals through Patient Bed Matching (PBM).
2. Prepare admission paperwork and issue ASA Bed Confirmations to support timely patient placement.
3. Monitor pending referrals and update referral status using the ECR referral widget.
4. Enter and maintain accurate patient information in AVATAR, ensuring duplicate Medical Record Numbers (MPI) are avoided.
5. Verify that patients are assigned to the correct unit and attending physician.
6. Review the Admit Book and related reports to ensure admission information is accurate and complete.
7. Interview walk-in clients and communicate with the mobile crisis team regarding admission needs.
8. Communicate admission updates and required information to staff using computer systems and verbal communication.
9. Follow established admission policies and procedures to support an organized and efficient admissions process.
10. Complete all required annual competency training.

1. Instills Trust 
2. Interpersonal Savvy
3. Manages Conflict 
4. Customer Focus 
5. Action Oriented

Knowledge:

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Clerical

Skills:

1. Time Management 
2. Learning Strategies 
3. Instructing 
4. Critical Thinking 
5. Reading Comprehension

Abilities:

1. Multilimb Coordination 
2. Multilimb Strength
3. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
4. Speech Clarity 
5. Written Comprehension

1. Computer
2. Electronic Devices
3. General Office Equipment
4. Various Medical Equipment and Devices

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

1. A valid driver's license
2. For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.