Admissions Coordinator

Position Summary

Captures and coordinates the daily operations for all pre-admission activities. Coordinates admissions with other departments by gathering and disseminating relevant information. Identifies necessary information from referring hospitals to finalize admissions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates patient admission functions aligned with the hospital's mission and vision.
• Completes insurance verification and patient authorizations.
• Collaborates with Clinical Liaisons and Program Secretary.
• Develops admission and patient day forecasts for the institution in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Produces necessary analysis using established reporting mechanisms and provides data and statistics within specified timeframes.
• Maintains a close working relationship with medical staff, interdisciplinary health teams, and external professional groups and agencies.
• Explain pre-admission and admission policies to families and referral sources as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Degree in clinical area leading to licensure preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: Healthcare professional licensure preferred; Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills. Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Physical And Mental Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job responsibilities. Works in a well-lit, ventilated, and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment. May be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, requiring safety precautions and protective equipment.
• Work Environment And Travel Requirements: Works in a typical office and/or hospital environment. Noise level is typical for an office and/or hospital environment. May require occasional lifting and moving of up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer.

About the Role

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum. We believe that success is achieved through talented people and want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.