Admission Discharge Coordinator

Wellpath•Warren, ME

About The Position

The Admissions and Discharge Coordinator receives, reviews, and organizes referrals, related documents, and communications for hospital admissions and discharges. The role manages the admission and discharge process and maintains communication with community referral sources through admission. The coordinator also supports admission reporting, patient records, occupancy tracking, and bed-count reconciliation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of admissions and discharge experience, including at least two years in a psychiatric setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Coordinate admissions by communicating with receiving facilities and obtaining necessary information for referrals.
Maintain knowledge of hospital admission criteria and the legal aspects of admissions.
Thoroughly review referrals, arrange admissions with the Clinical Director, communicate with regional districts, and maintain a referral tracking list.
Organize admission paperwork, report admission activity to Administration, welcome new patients, complete initial admission paperwork, and set up new charts.
Demonstrate understanding of risk management, infection control, precautions, fire and disaster procedures, and abuse reporting.
Track occupancy and vacancies, report on hospitalized patients to districts, and reconcile the bed count.