ECS Representative

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Birmingham, AL, USA
In-Office
55K-60K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Answers referral inquiries, conducts initial behavioral health screenings, gathers patient and insurance information, explains treatment programs, verifies eligibility, coordinates admissions, schedules assessments, and maintains confidential EHR records. Collaborates with hospitals, physicians, case managers, social workers, and referral sources to support timely placement and continuity of care while ensuring HIPAA and regulatory compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Bradford Health Services provides addiction treatment programs, resources, and community for every aspect of recovery. Through our premier drug and alcohol rehab facilities across the Southeast, we provide affordable, evidence-based addiction treatment with proven outcomes at every level of care. We’re guided by unity and dedicated to meeting and treating every patient right where they are.

We are seeking an ECS Representative to add to our dynamic team. ECS Representatives are responsible for answering calls and inquiries from referring hospitals, standalone detox centers, acute psychiatric hospitals, and physicians' offices while appropriately documenting inquiries and facilitating admissions to Bradford Health Services facilities.


Responsibilities

  • Answer incoming calls, faxes, and emails from referring hospitals, standalone detox centers, acute psychiatric hospitals, and physicians' offices
  • Conduct initial telephone screening to determine individual’s behavioral health needs and level of care
  • Gather demographic, insurance, medical, psychiatric, and substance use information
  • Explain available behavioral health programs, services, and the admission process
  • Verify insurance eligibility and obtain financial arrangements
  • Coordinate admission with Bradford Health Services facilities
  • Schedule assessments, intake appointments, and admissions
  • Collaborate with case managers, social workers, and community referral sources to facilitate continuity of care
  • Track referrals, admissions, and follow up activities to ensure timely placement and communication
  • Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in electric health record system
  • Ensure compliance with HIPPA, organizational policies, and regulatory standards


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED, college helpful
  • Knowledge of chemical dependency desired
  • Knowledge of and two years' experience in admissions/customer service desired
  • Must be able to interact with the professional community
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be self-motivated
  • Must be able to see at 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid accepted)
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record
  • Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
  • Regular attendance
  • Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
  • Other duties as assigned
  • If recovering, two (2) years of continuous verifiable sobriety


Key Skills

  • Strong communication and active listening
  • Customer service and conflict resolution
  • Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders
  • Crisis assessment and de-escalation
  • Documentation and EHR proficiency
  • Organization, multitasking, and attention to detail
  • Empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality


At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.


  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.

  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.

  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.

  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.

  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.

  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.

  • Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.

  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of chemical dependency
  • Two years of admissions or customer service experience
  • Ability to interact with the professional community
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Reliable transportation
  • Self-motivated
  • Corrected vision of 20/40 in each eye
  • Ability to hear; hearing aids accepted
  • Valid state driver's license and safe driving record
  • Ability to function emotionally and physically under stressful situations
  • Regular attendance
  • Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, managers, clients, and prospective clients
  • Two years of continuous verifiable sobriety if recovering
  • Strong communication and active listening
  • Customer service and conflict resolution skills
  • Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use disorders
  • Crisis assessment and de-escalation skills
  • Documentation and EHR proficiency
  • Organization, multitasking, and attention to detail
  • Empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality
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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, Alabama
884 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Bradford Health Services has been treating alcoholism and drug addiction for almost 50 years. Our proven evidence-based approach is effective and affordable. Our mission is to bring hope to our patients and their families and lead them on the path of recovery. Bradford’s complete continuum of care offers individualized and structured care, focusing on physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Bradford treats patients from across the nation from our inpatient, residential, partial or intensive outpatient treatment programs. We have facilities across United States. Our services are individualized to meet patients at their need.

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