Admissions Coordinator

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South • Columbus, OH

7d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Coordinator is a member of the Business Development Team and manages referral intake and patient admissions at Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Victorian Village, a critical illness recovery hospital (LTACH) providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role works closely with hospital departments to prepare for admissions and supports patients through the admission process.

The position is full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $21–$31 per hour, based on years of experience, with bonus incentives of up to $300 per month. An extensive onboarding and training program is provided.

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 using online programs and databases.
• Maintain zero deficiencies 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 admissions on the day of arrival, ensuring the patient's room has the necessary equipment, medication, and other supplies.
• Physically admit patients, give them a facility tour, obtain signed consent-to-treat forms, and file those forms.
• Champion The Select Medical Way by putting patients first, helping improve community quality of life, exploring new ideas, providing high-quality care, and doing what is right.

Benefits

• Extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time for full-time team members.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members.
• Bonus incentives of up to $300 per month.

What This Job Offers

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