Admissions Coordinator

Your experience matters

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

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  Interviews and assesses Elders and/or Elder's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.

• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.

• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.

• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.

• Ensures each Elder is encouraged to reach his/her maximum functional ability and helps maintain these abilities.

• Committed to the development of the staff, Elders, and families as collaborative team members. Teamwork is a prime responsibility for each individual.

• Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of their nursing needs and appropriate placement.

• Determine potential expense associated with a potential admission.

• Review all applications for admission, maintain waitlist, screen referrals, act as a resource to the community.

• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS for all residents.

• Maintain current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations.

• Maintain current working knowledge of MDS changes and most updated RAI manual.

• Attends and participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.

• Actively involved in Family Care Conferences.

• Works closely with Facility MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.

• Education: High School Diploma required. Some college preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Admitting and/ or medical insurance preferred.
• Experience in handling patient admissions preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance and their benefits and admitting forms.
• Proficiency in recording admissions reservations.
• Management experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Med-Surg hospitals and systems (for profit and non-profit) knowledge desired.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance to reflect proper image for the hospital and the board members, medical staff, community leaders and fellow employees.
• Must have good organizational skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information, and carry out duties independently.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.