What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at Sandy Health and Rehab?
Hello, Sandy Health and Rehab in Sandy, UT is hiring a full-time Admissions Coordinator.
At Sandy Health and Rehab, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.
We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.
Job Description:
The Skilled Nursing Facility Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the admission of residents to the facility in accordance with facility policies and procedures:
- Provides tours to prospective patients, family members, and other responsible parties
- Coordinates the admission of residents to the facility by communicating with other departments, external organizations, agencies, and healthcare facilities
- Develops and maintains business relationships with discharge planners, case managers, and physicians to generate placement referrals
- Completes the admission packet with the resident and/or responsible party and assists residents in determining how they would like to make decisions about their health care and whether they would like anyone else involved in decisions
- Assists in the orientation program for residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures
- Keys information into computer systems, including EMR
Benefits:
- Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
- Employer-matching 401k retirement program
- Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
- Company paid Life Insurance
Requirements:
- Minimum one year prior medical facility Admissions experience (SNF preferred)
- High School Diploma
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills, and empathy
- Proficient knowledge of computers and related equipment/software
- Strong knowledge of health insurance systems
- Ability to self-motivate and a willingness to help where needed
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language, including ability to interpret scientific and technical information common to medical billing
- Experience with medical terminology, medical billing, and data entry preferred