Admissions Coordinator / LPN

AdamsPlace•Franklin, TN

15d

About The Position

Don't miss this opportunity to work at NHC Franklin as an Admissions Coordinator! Our Mission is to be the Senior Care Leader in Customer and Investor Satisfaction. This exciting position is where the customers' first impressions of our health care center are made, and is our first opportunity to create Raving Fans! The admissions coordinator position shines with its presentation, knowledge, helpfulness, and understanding of the complexities involved in the decision to bring a person to NHC Pulaski.

Requirements

Licensed RN or LPN

Nice To Haves

Prefer Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Prefered knowledge of the medical case management process, needs of geriatric patients, health care settings, working knowledge of funding resources such as Medicare Part A, B, C, and D, Medicaid, Managed Care and other private insurance
Insurance authorization experience preferred
Medical knowledge and terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate admissions to the center, including handling inquiries either over the phone or in person
Conduct a needs assessment of the patient seeking admission and consideration of alternatives, if center is not capable of meeting these needs.
Share current information available about funding resources.
Work with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability, and death.
Serve in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining and resolving grievances.