The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with patients and their families to ensure all admission requirements to the facility are met and verifies insurance coverage. Acts as a liaison to managed care companies, facilitating admissions, hospital returns, and referral source. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates admissions activity of all patients; directs and delegates tasks and responsibilities.
• Completes admission paperwork including obtaining appropriate signatures and reviews information with patient and family.  Inputs data into patient accounting system.
• Communicates referral and admission information to appropriate personnel.
• Verifies patient’s insurance information including benefits, coverages, limits, billing information, etc.  In accordance with policy, communicates this information accordingly and submits it into Business Office.
• Maintains current and accurate referral logs, admission statuses, and patient listings for distribution to all necessary personnel.
• Implements efficient processes to continually improve the flow of information to Clinical Liaisons, physicians, case managers, nursing, therapy and all departments involved in patient care.
• Works with internal staff, including Clinical Liaisons and physicians, to ensure referrals and admissions are handled appropriately and to the benefit of the patient.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience:

• One (1) year experience in Business Office or Admissions Office in a medical setting required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 10 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.