Admissions Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • South Miami, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Admissions Coordinator at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 64-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) scheduled to open in 2026. As part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network, the hospital is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. The Admissions Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director of Business Development, focusing on patient admissions, insurance verification, and related administrative duties. Key responsibilities include gathering patient demographic and clinical information, processing admitting forms, and staying current with insurance updates and regulations. This role also involves direct supervision of all admissions associates. The company emphasizes investing in its employees through comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities, all while contributing to the mission of making communities healthier.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance and their benefits and admitting forms.
• Proficiency in recording admission reservations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all facility tours provided to potential patients and guests – providing outcomes and clinical data pertaining to their specific needs.
• Ability to independently make decisions on prioritization of processing referrals and insurance authorizations based on clinical readiness.
• Compiles reports on patient outcomes data for liaisons and partner healthcare centers.
• Maintains open communication with liaisons and internal staff regarding bed availability and staffing.
• Coordinates the flow of information through the admissions process and forwards to appropriate departments for the successful completion of admission.
• Pre- Admit all patients into appropriate EMR/Billing system – obtain correct demographic, clinical, and insurance information.
• Contact patient’s insurance to confirm and determine amount of coverage and benefits, deductible due, length of stay and if pre-certification is required, in order to complete Insurance Benefit Verification form.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

What This Job Offers

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