Summary

Coordinate the admissions process, including communicating with referring facilities, scheduling admissions, obtaining insurance verification/authorization as indicated by Spaulding Rehabilitation entity. In accordance with Spaulding Rehabilitation policy assign patients to teams, physicians, nursing units and/or beds. Create and maintain various admissions-related statistical reports. Make admissions decisions. Oversee and perform all necessary functions related to the admissions area.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical information is reviewed to make admissions decisions, collaborating as needed with physicians, family members, case managers to uphold standards for admission.

Coordination is provided between referral source and facility to ensure timely and smooth referral process.

Referral information is maintained, updated, and provided to inpatient unit per established standards.

Patient electronic information is managed via 4next and the entity referral systems per established guidelines.

Demographic and insurance information is verified, and insurance signatures are obtained in accordance with established standards.

Patients are assigned to physicians, nursing units and/or beds to achieve patient and organizational goals.

Daily assignment of clinical updates is coordinated with liaison representatives covering their respective facilities.

Conversion data and other related reports are prepared to meet established goals.

Facility tours are provided to accurately and comprehensively represent organizational services.

Input is provided in technology initiatives to enhance the admissions process and achieve department goals.

Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

Associate's Degree in a related discipline or relevant experience required.

Preferred

Minimum 3 years related work experience required, preferably in hospital Admissions.

Experience

Preferred

Relevant clinical background preferred.

Experience with medical terminology and hospital ADT system preferred.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.

Preferred

Knowledge of insurance and insurance processes preferred.

Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

Attention to detail.