Central Admissions Coordinator

The primary function of the Centralized Admissions Office is to evaluate, refer, and admit patients or residents for appropriate placement based on the individuals needs and current bed availability. The Centralized Admission team receives referrals by phone, care referral partners, EMR, or by fax. Our staff will gather information about the needs of the perspective patient or resident and seamlessly refer inquiries to the appropriate admissions st aff for discovery and admission. Our Centers This position will be supporting the central intake and admissions process for 7 centers in the Rhode Island region. These centers are all Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). Responsibilities Input data coming in from Hospital Systems EMRs, fax, or phone Ensure all appropriate data is entered timely and accurately into our Referral Tracking System, insurance verification, alert to CL and Admissions personnel of new referral Work with Center Level Admissions Coordinators while working closely with external marketing and nurse liaisons Obtain Managed Care Authorizations Evaluate and assess potential patients for clinical appropriateness and place into family centers as needed, depending on volume Qualifications Prior experience in an Admissions Director position in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is required Associate degree or higher preferred Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and Point Click Care (PCC) Working knowledge of federal & state regulations, as well as reimbursement (Managed Care, Medicare, and HMOs) INDHP #LI-CC1

Created: 2024-10-29