Admission Discharge Coordinator

Wellpath•Warren, ME

About The Position

The Admissions and Discharge Coordinator receives, reviews, and organizes referrals, associated documents, and communications for hospital admissions and discharges. The role manages the admission and discharge processes and maintains communication with community referral sources up until admission. It also supports tracking of referrals, occupancy, vacancies, and hospital bed counts, and provides reporting to Administration and regional districts.

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, obtaining necessary admission information for referrals, and maintaining knowledge of hospital criteria and legal aspects of admissions.
Review referrals thoroughly, arrange admissions with the Clinical Director, communicate with regional districts, and maintain a tracking list of referred patients.
Organize admission paperwork, report admission activity to Administration, welcome new patients, complete their initial admission paperwork, and establish new charts.
Demonstrate understanding of risk management, infection control, precautions, fire and disaster procedures, and abuse reporting.
Track occupancy and vacancies, provide districts with reports on patients in the hospital, and reconcile bed counts.
Maintain communication with community referral sources up until admission.