Admissions Coordinator

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando South • Orlando, FL

3d • $21 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator is a member of the Business Development Team responsible for managing referral intake and patient admissions at Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando South, a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients. The coordinator works closely with hospital departments to prepare for admissions and support patients through the admission process.

The role includes verifying insurance benefits, entering referral and admission information, communicating relevant details to clinical and administrative teams, preparing patient rooms with necessary equipment and medication, physically admitting patients, providing facility tours, and obtaining and filing signed consent forms. The position is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay starts at $21 per hour and increases based on years of experience, with up to $300 per month in bonus incentives.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a hospital, physician practice, or insurance environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with third-party insurance verification and knowledge of how Medicare benefits are applied.
• Previous experience as a customer service representative for a health insurance company or provider.
• Previous experience obtaining prior authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the morning Lead Conversion Call with the Business Development team.
• Verify Medicare benefits and secondary or supplemental insurance plans for referred patients as they arrive in Transitions of Care (TOC).
• Enter accurate referral, admission, denial, and conversion data in online programs and databases.
• Ensure deficiencies remain at 0% to eliminate holds and support the hospital’s financial viability.
• Communicate relevant information to clinical liaisons, case managers, the prior authorization team, and physicians to help prepare for admissions.
• Coordinate on the day of admission to ensure the patient’s room has all necessary equipment, medication, and other items.
• Physically admit patients, provide a facility tour, obtain signed consent-to-treat forms, and file the forms.

Benefits

• Extensive onboarding and training program.
• Customizable health insurance packages.
• Up to $300 per month in bonus incentives.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time for full-time team members.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, employee assistance program, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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