Admissions Coordinator

Full-time, on-site position with a Monday-Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

About the role

The Admissions Coordinator serves as a member of the Business Development Team by managing the referral intake and admission of all patients. You will stay in close communication with all departments to prepare for the day of admission, ensuring a smooth transition for critically ill patients entering our long-term acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily Conversion Call with the Business Development team each morning.
• Verify Medicare benefits and secondary/supplemental insurance plans for all referred patients as they arrive in Transitions of Care (TOC).
• Enter accurate referral, admission, denial, and/or conversion data using various online programs and databases.
• Ensure all deficiencies remain at 0% to eliminate holds and maintain the hospital’s financial viability.
• Communicate relevant data to clinical liaisons, case managers, prior authorization team, and physicians to prepare for admission.
• Serve as the point of coordination on the day of admission to guarantee all equipment, medication, and other necessities are present in the patient’s room.
• Physically admit the patient, provide a facility tour, receive signed consent-to-treat forms, and file them.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a hospital, physician practice, or insurance environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience in third-party insurance verification and knowledge of Medicare benefit applications.
• Previous experience as a customer service representative for a health insurance company or provider.
• Previous experience obtaining prior authorizations.

Pay

Pay range starts at $22 per hour, with up to $300 per month in bonus incentives.

Benefits

• Extensive onboarding and training program.
• Customizable health insurance packages.