Purpose:
The Internal Admissions Coordinator represents the facility with the area hospitals and
other medical professionals. A member of the marketing team and an important part of the
overall team approach in the facility.
Qualifications:
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public .
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other insurances.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing admission practices.
• Software knowledge - Outlook, Excel, Word
• Must understand and be up to date with the Federal and State regulations for SNF's related to admissions.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to read and write in English
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Assessment of all referrals- communicate with appropriate staff
• Communicate with case manager/online systems regarding pending referrals
• Maintain all appropriate documentation on all accepted residents, to include 3008, PASRR, FL2, UAI
• Provide Business Office Manager with all financial documentation prior to admit.
• Utilize IRM in tracking all referrals and potential admissions
• Initiate the Admission Notification form to be distributed upon actual admission
• Initiate the Discharge Notification form to be distributed upon actual discharge
• Verify all Insurances on all potential admissions
• Obtain authorization and levels on all applicable admissions
• Completion of Admission Inquiry Tool
• Complete admission paperwork within 48 hours of admission
• Coordinate with family and physician on the necessary information required to admit resident.
• Communicate with external facilities and hospitals on bed availability.
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