Admission Coordinator - Inpatient Rehab Hospital Full-Time

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehab Hospital Wildwood•Wildwood, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Exalt Health is recruiting for an Admissions Coordinator for their brand-new Rehabilitation Hospital in Wildwood, Florida. This role is vital in facilitating smooth and efficient patient admissions to the inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The Admissions Coordinator will coordinate with patients, families, referral sources, and the hospital's interdisciplinary team to ensure a seamless transition into care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in admissions, patient registration, or case management
Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification processes
Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks
Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly
Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately
Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality
Adheres to dress code, including wearing an ID badge
Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds with or without assistance
Ability to stand, sit, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, grasp, use fine finger movement

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Field initial inquiries from patients, families, and referral sources (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physicians).
Conduct pre-screenings to assess the appropriateness of patients for inpatient rehabilitation.
Gather patient information, complete necessary forms, and initiate the admission process.
Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits for inpatient rehabilitation services.
Obtain pre-authorizations and work with insurance companies to resolve any coverage issues.
Maintain clear and timely communication with patients, families, referral sources, and the internal hospital team regarding the admission process.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to gather medical documentation and coordinate patient assessments.
Schedule patient admissions and coordinate transportation arrangements as needed.
Accurately maintain patient records in the hospital's electronic medical record (EMR) or admissions system.
Update patient demographic information and insurance details and track the admission process status.
Provide exceptional customer service to patients and families, answering questions and addressing concerns throughout the admission process.