Admission Coordinator Assistant

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Denver, CO

3d•$31 - $33

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to obtain required information and admit patients in an efficient manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by your supervisor. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public
Must be calm and level-headed in emergencies
Must be well groomed, follow the dress code policy and possess ability to work harmoniously with other personnel
Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, et
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing admission practices
Be able to follow written and oral instructions
Must have working knowledge of computers and offices equipment
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as must be willing to handle patients, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Responsibilities

Assist in achieving facility census goals and annual budget projections
Assist with internal sales and marketing of the Center at directed by the Admissions Director and/or Hospital Liaison
Acts as a representative of the Center to aid in the development strategies that maximize admissions, including daily contact with potential referral sources, such as; hospitals, physicians, insurers, case management companies and health care agencies
Provide Center tours upon request
Attend assigned meetings and follow through on objects and disseminate information as required:
Assist with admission screening of potential patients to determine the level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance coverage
Assists in acceptance of patients and coordinate admissions with appropriate staff – provides all pertinent information to staff regarding the patient and their needs
Responsible for collecting and responding to all referral inquiries as directed whether in person, on the phone, or via computer, to convert inquiries into potential admissions
Assist in interviewing patients/guardians and obtaining required information and signatures
Assist in welcoming and orientating patients and families in accordance with our established policies and procedures
Admit and prepare identification records for patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Obtain all necessary signatures
Communicate with all Case Managers for managed care patients as assigned
Provide requested clinical updates to Case Managers and necessary staff
Set up primary care appointments for discharges as assigned
Work with all assigned staff to ensure Managed Care patient information is being received and updated
Maintain an accurate record of available beds
Admit, transfer, and discharge patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility
Assist in recording all incidents/accidents.
File in accordance with established policies and procedures
Maintain a current listing of all patients, their level of care, and assigned room numbers and provide copies of such listing to nursing service, administrative personnel, government agencies and personnel, etc., as necessary
Perform administrative duties as assigned
Upload and disseminate data as required
Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and all confidential information is secured before leaving the work area
Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed and uploaded
Notify proper departments when the patient has arrived at the facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the patient to his/her assigned room.
Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of patients
Keep abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities
Maintain current records of all patients admitted/discharged by this facility in accordance with established policies and procedures
Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure that the needs of the facility are met