Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health

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About The Position

This position will start PRN but will transition to FT in the summer

Your experience matters

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, we are committed to empowering and
supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality,
scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In
your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing
and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our
collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

This position will work under the direction of the Director of Business
Development and be responsible for patient admissions, insurance verification
and other insurance verification duties as directed. This individual will be
responsible for obtaining the necessary demographic information of the patient
which may require interviewing patients or their representatives. This position
is also responsible for preparing/processing admitting forms and keeps abreast
of all new insurance updates and regulations. Direct supervisory for all
admissions associates.

People are our passion and purpose.

A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with LifePoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to bae a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in St. Louis who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the ST. Louis area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Admitting and/or medical insurance preferred.
• Experience in handling patient admissions preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance and their benefits and admitting forms.
• Proficiency in recording admission reservations.
• Management experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, hospital staff and the general public.
• Med-Surg hospitals and systems (for profit and non-profit) knowledge desired
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance to reflect proper image for the hospital and the board members, medical staff, community leaders and fellow employees.
• Must have good organizational skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information, and carry out duties independently.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Admitting and/or medical insurance preferred.
• Experience in handling patient admissions preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Med-Surg hospitals and systems (for profit and non-profit) knowledge desired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient admissions
• Insurance verification and other insurance verification duties as directed
• Responsible for obtaining the necessary demographic information of the patient which may require interviewing patients or their representatives
• Responsible for preparing/processing admitting forms and keeps abreast of all new insurance updates and regulations
• Direct supervisory for all admissions associates.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Personal and career development education opportunities
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED