Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home coordinates all admitting department operations in a nursing home environment. Ensures compliance with applicable standards. Being an Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home oversees the in-patient/out-patient functions, bed assignments, and completion of preliminary paperwork for entering patients. Works with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement. Additionally, Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home confirms that all insurance benefits coverage meets standards of admission as dictated by policy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Admissions Coordinator - Nursing Home typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
The Admission Coordinator is responsible for obtaining referral information, initiating, and coordinating the admission process, and maintaining referral relationships through prompt service and subsequent follow-up. The Admission Coordinator interacts with patients, families, and referral sources to provide general information for the company’s billing and medical record software. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the healthcare industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. Apply today!
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• Receives/responds to incoming calls from referral sources/potential clients and exchanges information to identify the clients' needs and consults with Director of Clinical Management to determine the Company's ability to meet them.• Initial point of contact for referrals: gathers relevant data, identifies clinical needs, and completes Referral Intake Sheet.• Communicates with Admissions Manager or PM/DCM to determine appropriateness of referral. • Verifies benefits and discusses any potential issues with Admissions Manager and/or Program Manager (PM) or Director of Clinical Management (DCM.)• Staffs cases with appropriate team members, with input from Admissions Manager and/or PM/DCM as needed. • Works closely with Admissions Manager/Pre-Admission Screeners to set up Pre-Admission Screen and initiates contact with funding source to begin authorization process. • Keeps referral sources updated with status of staffing and authorizations, as appropriate. • Works closely with Admissions Manager to prioritize referrals and pending admissions for timely processing and follow up. • Once PAS is complete, distributes to payer and any other required parties for authorization purposes and follows up as needed to ensure timely review and processing of authorizations. • Obtains initial authorizations for services with assistance of Admissions Manager, as needed. Completes insurance verification forms with this information; generates and sends authorization confirmation letters to funding sources. • Follows up, as needed, with all involved parties (both internal and external) to assure adequate communication of clinical information and financial status, and well as pending authorizations and start of care dates. • Completes all startup paperwork and distributes accordingly, including preparation of clinical packets for team. • Obtains therapists’ treatment schedules and schedules initial team teleconference. Coordinates case openings with Clinical Coordinators (CCs), including identifying missing information or clarification needs for CC to address at case opening. • Ensures physician orders are obtained prior to start of services. • Maintains referral log. • Maintains contract binders. • Works in conjunction with PM/DCM to maintain weekly staffing logs, monitor therapists’ availability/vacations and identify current staffing trends and needs for recruitment purposes. • Assists with miscellaneous office tasks as needed including answering phones, maintaining forms files, creation of Home Binders, and other projects as identified by ED/PM/DCM.• Adheres to and participates in Company’s mandatory HIPAA privacy program / practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs / practices.• Performs other duties as assigned in response to the person receiving services, office and/or program needs.• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Minimum of Associate’s degree in business or health care related field preferred. • Related admissions and medical insurance work experience will be considered in place of degree• Broad knowledge of medical terminology• Proficient data entry and computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel• Strong organization skills and attention to detail• Able to function in position with minimal supervision• Effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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