Admissions Coordinator

Admissions Coordinator Job Overview :

Admits patients to healthcare programs and facilities by maintaining admitting guidelines; marketing programs; obtaining applicant information;

screening applicants; completing admissions process; resolving patient dissatisfactions

Admissions Coordinator Job Duties :

• Maintains admission guidelines by writing, updating, and recommending changes to admission criteria, policies and procedures.
• Markets programs and facilities by preparing and providing informational brochures; writing and placing advertisements;

answering questions; conducting tours.

Obtains applicant information by requesting completed applications and medical information; verifying and clarifying information ;

interviewing patients and family members; explaining admission criteria.

Screens patients by comparing patient’s condition to admission criteria; evaluating and accepting or rejecting patients;

referring patients and family to other programs and institutions.

• Resolves patient / family dissatisfactions by investigating concerns; recommending changes in service policies and procedures.
• Prepares admissions reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Keeps patients safe by following safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Protects organization reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills and Qualifications :

Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Energy Level, Teamwork, People Skills, Documentation Skills, PC Proficiency, Organization, Bedside Manner, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-04-25