What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at LHC Group?
Summary
The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the referral to admission process in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Communicates directly with all involved (doctor, nurse, facility, family, etc.) regarding the referral of a patient.
- Responsible for communicating with the nurses completing needs assessments to coordinate and schedule timely admissions of patients that desire our care.
- Records any pertinent medical history and assists in obtaining proper medical records that may be relevant to determine hospice eligibility.
- Assists the Admissions Department Director with the management and organization of paperwork related to a referral, needs assessment, and or admission.
- Assists in ordering the E-kit for all new patients admitted per MD order and forwards to the pharmacy.
- Assists in ordering DME equipment as needed.
- Assists in tracking non-admitted patients who are pending so patients may be admitted as soon as appropriate to achieve targeted growth goals.
- Communicates with leadership and sales team daily regarding status of pending referrals.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral and payor sources to bring a greater understanding of the hospice philosophy and support patients and families that desire our care.
- Participates in the on call rotation
- Assist the Admissions Department Director with all other duties as needed.
- Knowledge of and adherence to all policy and procedures.
- Maintains compliance by documenting accurately and timely within the organization’s electronic health record.
- Lives the Mission, strives to achieve the Vision and exemplifies the Core Values of the organization.
- Works toward exceeding chosen Pillar goals in the areas of Employee Satisfaction, Customer Satisfaction, Quality Service, Compliance, Growth and Financial Performance.
- Knowledge of and adherence to the employee Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalency.
- 1 year healthcare experience, hospice preferred.
- Computer experience including knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Primarily frequent in nature with exerting up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly to move objects: reaching, lifting, carrying, handling, walking, sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting. Position may require pushing and pulling up to 300 lbs. Frequent to continuous speaking, hearing, near visual acuity, far visual acuity, depth perception, typing and driving.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
LHC Group Inc Home Office a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
