Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Findlay, OH

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates and plans the daily operation for all pre-admission activities. Coordinates admission with other departments by collecting and distributing the appropriate information. Identifies information needed from the referring hospital to finalize the admission.

Requirements

• Degree in clinical area leading to licensure preferred.
• Healthcare professional licensure preferred; that is, as a Registered Nurse, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.
• Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
• Computer skills that includes Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the patient admission functions in keeping with the mission and vision of the hospital.
• Completes insurance verification and patient authorizations.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Liaisons and Program Secretary.
• Develops the necessary admission and patient day forecast for the institution in conjunction with the healthcare team.
• Develops appropriate analysis, using established reporting mechanisms and provides data and statistics as required, within the established time frames.
• Works with department managers in the establishment of services and programs in keeping with institutional objectives and the ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness.
• Maintains a close working relationship with medical staff, interdisciplinary health team, and with external professional group and agencies.
• Explains the pre-admission and admission policy to families and referral sources as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree