What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist position at Corewell Health?
Shift and Status
Full time, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., variable days and weekends.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Department Manager, coordinates the smooth intake of all admissions. Maintains communication with referral source, external case managers and insurance companies, and assists with the coordination of services.
Essential Functions
- Ensures completion of all necessary processes to facilitate patient intake.
- Serves as a liaison/contact person between acute care hospitals, the community, and facility programs. Notifies physicians and/or program directors, as appropriate, regarding referrals and potential admissions. Responds to all inquiries and identifies alternate community resources to address presenting needs when facility is unable to meet the need.
- Assures medical orders from appropriate source are complete, arranges for medical equipment, pharmacy, and supplies prior to new admissions as appropriate.
- Manages ongoing contact with payer as necessary and obtains continued stay approvals with the business office. Manages the documentation of communication and shares this with the team.
- Assures that facility is ready to meet the patient’s needs through coordinating arrangements for care plans among hospital staff, the physician, the patient, the family, other community resources, and staff. Prompts team to arrange for training of staff regarding unfamiliar procedures or problems pertaining to the patient’s care, coordinates visits of staff to the hospital for patient conferences and communicates information regarding a patient to staff.
- Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree
- 5 years of relevant experience, a rehabilitation or acute care setting
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prior experience with persons requiring long term acute care, sub-acute care, long-term care, home care and/or hospice.
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Home and Community Based Intake - CHWCC CorporateEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
