Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Concord, MO

5h

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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
• Obtaining necessary demographic information of the patient which may require interviewing patients or their representatives
• Preparing/processing admitting forms
• 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