What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Coordinator position at The Carpenter Health Network?
Sage Specialty Hospital is hiring an experienced, self-driven, motivated Admissions Coordinator in Wichita Falls, TX!
Requirements
Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC). Apply today!
Requirements
- Experience with insurance benefits and verification/authorizations is recommended, with healthcare experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.
- Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
- Computer skills Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Responsible for coordinating the admission functions in keeping with the mission and vision of the hospital.
- Coordinates and facilitates the admission of patients from the referral sources and Business Development Team.
- Completes verification of benefits and manages insurance prior authorizations prior to admission determination being made.
- Reviews and documents remaining Medicare days and lifetime reserve days. Notifies case management and business office of days at time of admission for tracking purposes.
- Obtains approved and signed LOAs from managed care / commercial insurance prior to patient admission. Notifies case management of the number of certified days from managed care organization and date for follow-up and recertification process.
- Develops the necessary admission and patient day forecast for the institution in conjunction with the healthcare team.
- Explains the pre-admission and admission policy to families and referral sources as necessary.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
- Maintains all information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.
Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC). Apply today!