Internal Admissions Coordinator at Avante at Mt. Dora, Inc. summary:
The Internal Admissions Coordinator serves as a liaison between the facility and area hospitals, handling referrals and communication with medical professionals. This role requires effective communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency in insurance protocols, ensuring smooth admission processes. Key responsibilities include assessing referrals, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with families and physicians for successful resident admissions.
Purpose:
The Internal Admissions Coordinator represents the facility with the area hospitals and
other medical professionals. A member of the marketing team and an important part of the
overall team approach in the facility.
Qualifications:
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public .
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other insurances.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing admission practices.
• Software knowledge - Outlook, Excel, Word
• Must understand and be up to date with the Federal and State regulations for SNF's related to admissions.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to read and write in English
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Assessment of all referrals- communicate with appropriate staff
• Communicate with case manager/online systems regarding pending referrals
• Maintain all appropriate documentation on all accepted residents, to include 3008, PASRR, FL2, UAI
• Provide Business Office Manager with all financial documentation prior to admit.
• Utilize IRM in tracking all referrals and potential admissions
• Initiate the Admission Notification form to be distributed upon actual admission
• Initiate the Discharge Notification form to be distributed upon actual discharge
• Verify all Insurances on all potential admissions
• Obtain authorization and levels on all applicable admissions
• Completion of Admission Inquiry Tool
• Complete admission paperwork within 48 hours of admission
• Coordinate with family and physician on the necessary information required to admit resident.
• Communicate with external facilities and hospitals on bed availability.
we provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin , gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In additional to federal requirements, we complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. we expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of we employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.
Keywords:
Admissions Coordinator, Healthcare, Medical Terminology, Insurance Authorization, Referrals, Patient Admissions, Communication Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Bed Availability, Skilled Nursing Facilities
