Internal Admissions Coordinator

Purpose

The Internal Admissions Coordinator represents our facility with area hospitals and other medical professionals, serving as a member of the marketing team and an integral part of our overall team approach.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances.
• Must be able to seek out new methods and principles, incorporating them into existing admission practices.
• Software knowledge includes Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must understand and stay up-to-date with Federal and State regulations for Skilled Nursing Facilities related to admissions.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Essential Job Functions

• Assessment of all referrals – communicate with appropriate staff.
• Communicate with case manager/online systems regarding pending referrals.
• Maintain all appropriate documentation on accepted residents, including 3008, PASRR, FL2, and UAI.
• Provide Business Office Manager with financial documentation prior to admission.
• Utilize IRM to track referrals and potential admissions.
• Initiate Admission Notification and Discharge Notification forms upon actual admission/discharge.
• Verify all insurances on potential admissions.
• Obtain authorization and levels for applicable admissions.
• Complete Admission Inquiry Tool.
• Complete admission paperwork within 48 hours of admission.
• Coordinate with family and physician on necessary information required for admission.
• Communicate with external facilities and hospitals on bed availability.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and comply with applicable state and local laws. We prohibit workplace harassment based on protected categories and expect employees to respect their colleagues' rights.