Admissions Coordinator Part-Time

Mission Statement:

We will serve our patients and their family by providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort. We will serve our team members by shepherding them with the values and attitudes of Cura-HPC.

Company Overview:

Our company may not be for everyone... If youre not a fan of collaboration, or not compassionate about caring for others, then were probably not the right fit for you. But if you have a big heart, a desire to care for and to improve the lives of others, then wed love to hear from you.

It is our mission to shepherd our employees. We value family, faith, relationships, professional goals, personal goals, and work/life balance. We are creating a company culture that you will value.

Job Overview:

The Admissions Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of the referral to admission process [RTA] Obtains patient demographics, health and physical notes and clinical documentation pertinent to the RTA process, obtain physician orders with signature and coordinate with referral sources to establish an evaluation and admission of the patient. Verify and run benefits for certification periods and completes prior authorizations as needed to initiate approval for an admission. Builds and maintains strong referring relationships. Works with the growth team on the RTA process's handoff. Follows the appropriate steps to complete the RTA process through the company software so that all responsible parties are notified, and patients can be evaluated and admitted promptly. Schedules admissions with the admitting nurse. This position is to serve with urgency and accuracy in establishing a scheduled admission.

Job Duties:

• Obtains patient demographics, health and physical notes and clinical documentation pertinent to the RTA process, obtain physician orders with signature and coordinate with referral sources to establish an evaluation and admission of the patient.

• Verify and run benefits for certification periods and completes prior authorizations as needed to initiate approval for an admission.

• Builds and maintains strong referring relationships via remote/centralized system.

• Works with the growth team on the RTA process's handoff.

• Follows the appropriate steps to complete the RTA process through the company software so that all responsible parties are notified, and patients can be evaluated and admitted promptly.

• Schedules admissions with the admitting nurse.

• This position is to serve with urgency and accuracy in establishing a scheduled admission.

Essential Functions:

• Receives and processes referral information on patients referred for hospice care to be utilized in the admission process for determining eligibility of hospice services. Initiates the coordination of services for new admissions as needed, such as securing the necessary durable medical equipment and supplies.

• Determine verification/pre-authorization of impeding claims by coordination with the payer source of each hospice patient.

• Participates as needed in end of month billing, including triple check to ensure accuracy and completion of required admission documentation with support of the Clinical Director or Regional Compliance Nurse/QA.

Check out our AMAZING benefits for full-time employees.

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Great BCBS medical plans with low deductible options; company pays majority of premiums

• Dental, vision and AFLAC plans available

• $15,000 in life insurance paid by the employer

• Family and Christ focused work culture

• Employee appreciation events

Requirements:

• Clinical background: (Preferred)

• Customer service skills: (Required)

• Computer skills: (Required)

• Strong background in intake/admissions coordination or a background in insurance verification and insurance claim work (Required)