Job Description

Central Referral Coordinator

SUMMARY

Supports the Admissions Department activities in the pre-admission and admission process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIIES include the following (Other duties maybe assigned):

Reviews and approves resident/patient referrals.

Monitors the inquiries for admissions and follow-up in a timely manner (within 20

minutes or less).

Tracks pre-admission referral activity daily/weekly. Keeps a daily log for weekly

reporting.

Coordinates the admission, plans and confirms all needed admission information.

Notifies Departments of anticipated admission for the assigned buildings. Submits all

the required documents to concerned building with the admission.

Verifies insurance coverage/eligibility and runs the sex offender’s website on all patient

referrals for potential admission and secure admission authorizations prior to

admission.

Ensures proper identification and coordination of specialized equipment/DME,

expensive medications prior to admission, including other necessary clinical information

to insure a smooth patient transition upon admission.

For HMOs, Reviews contract to determine if prior approval is needed, ensures specialized

equipment is ordered as indicated through the coordination with the building’s Case manager.

Other assigned duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

One or more years’ experience in healthcare /insurance or commensurate education

preferred.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Familiar with medical terminology

Wage Rate: $22.00/hr Negotiable Depending On Experience.