Admissions Coordinator

About the role

This position will work under the direction of the Director of Business Development and be responsible for patient admissions, insurance verification and other insurance verification duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Director of Business Development
• Responsible for patient admissions, insurance verification and other insurance verification duties as directed
• Responsible for obtaining the necessary demographic information of the patient, which may require interviewing patients or their representatives
• Prepare/Process admitting forms
• Keeps abreast of all new insurance updates and regulations
• Leads the admissions office process in IRF sites
• Captures reports on patient outcomes data for liaisons and partner healthcare centers
• Attends Hospital-wide operations meetings to report on potential admissions, patient needs, and pipeline information
• Captures information necessary for admitting patients
• Notifies appropriate rehab liaison to perform a clinical evaluation
• Communicates admission status and coordinates all aspects of rehab admission
• Pre-Admit all patients into appropriate EMR/Billing system - obtain correct demographic, clinical, and insurance information
• Contact patient's insurance to confirm and determine amount of coverage and benefits, deductible due, length of stay and if pre-certification is required, in order to complete Insurance Benefit Verification form
• Acquire pre-certification for inpatient rehabilitation stay and document necessary information for case management to follow up once patient admits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare admissions, insurance authorization, patient access, rehabilitation, or case management support preferred
• Knowledge of insurance verification, authorization processes, denials management, and healthcare reimbursement practices
• Experience working with electronic health records and referral management systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified