Admissions Coordinator / Central Placement Specialist, Long Term Care

CommuniCare Health Services•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CommuniCare Health Services is recruiting for the position of Admissions Coordinator/Central Placement Specialist for our Indianapolis Regional Office. This position works 9:30 am - 6:30 pm. The Admissions Coordinator/Central Placement Specialist is responsible for leading the process of intake and financial verification for skilled nursing homes admissions. He/she must have excellent computer and accurate data entry skills and healthcare experience. The position works closely with the center's admissions team and the Managed Care Organization to ensure that all necessary paperwork and authorization numbers are obtained prior to admission and that all pertinent paperwork is sent to the center to facilitate a smooth admission. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be customer service oriented. The position requires the ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior admissions or business office experience in a Long Term Care environment required.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills
Accurate data entry skills
Healthcare experience
Excellent communication skills
Customer service oriented
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Prior admissions or business office experience in a Long Term Care environment
Organized
Detail oriented
Good phone skills
Sense of Urgency a must
Good attendance a must

Responsibilities

Leading the process of intake and financial verification for skilled nursing homes admissions.
Working closely with the center's admissions team and the Managed Care Organization to ensure that all necessary paperwork and authorization numbers are obtained prior to admission.
Ensuring all pertinent paperwork is sent to the center to facilitate a smooth admission.