Admissions Coordinator

Description

* FULL-TIME *EXCELLENT BENEFITS * CAREER GROWTH * EXCELLENT TEAM *

* AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS ELIGIBLE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE *

BENEFITS:

• EXCELLENT AETNA HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS - STARTING AT $0!!! 
• HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS ELIGIBLE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE
• 401K WITH A MATCH!
• CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITY
• GREAT TEAM CULTURE
• PAID TIME OFF
• AND MUCH MORE! (Dental, FREE Life Insurance, etc.)

SUMMARY: The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the complete process of a resident’s pre-admission, admission, re-admission and/or referral of resident’s needing placement. The Admissions Coordinator is also responsible to assist in the implementation of the facility’s civil rights compliance and assigned components of the facility’s public relations programs. Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Acts as the internal and external liaison with referral sources such as hospital discharge planners and related rehabilitation units, physicians, health care agencies, health maintenance organizations, insurance companies and any other referral sources.
• Maintains relationships with managed care organizations with whom the facility contracts with as well as those seeking such relationships.
• Reviews admission-related information with the resident and/or responsible party and refers specific matters to the appropriate department head.
• Conducts tours of facilities and provides information to prospective candidates for admission and families.
• Executes Admission Agreements with families and residents.
• Reviews financial application and assists families with completion of same.
• Maintains records of advertising and marketing results and furnishes reports to Administrator as needed.
• Reviews PRIs and /or medical records for all aspects of medical care and rehabilitation services.
• Provides input and recommendations for admission criteria, clinical pathways, continued stays and CQI.
• Determines Medicare coverage and anticipated length of coverage prior to admission.
• Participates in determining time frames of treatment goals as required by the approving payer and/or condition.
• Assesses the need for customary and/or specialized equipment.
• Conducts required CQI studies and qualifies them in report form.

Requirements

• At least two years experience in the health-care field, preferably with a background in Admissions, Social Services, Administration and/or Public Relations.
• Clinical experience a huge plus!
• Must be proficient in the use of various computer software programs, and have working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance and HMO’s.
• Must be familiar with general medical and financial terms and possess strong organizational and communication skills.