Central Placement Specialist

CommuniCare • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

Due to continued growth, CommuniCare Health Services is recruiting for the position of Central Placement Specialist for the West Virginia region . The Central Placement Specialist is responsible for leading the process of intake and financial verification for skilled nursing homes admissions . The Central Placement Specialist is the driver of all referrals for placement to appropriate facility to ultimately continue census growth. This individual must have excellent computer and accurate data entry skills and healthcare experience. The position works closely with the center's admissions team and the Managed Care Organization to ensure that all necessary paperwork and authorization numbers are obtained prior to admission and that all pertinent paperwork is sent to the center to facilitate a smooth admission. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be customer service oriented. The position requires the ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior admissions or business office experience in a Long Term Care environment required.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in a skilled nursing environment verifying insurance benefits
• Exceptional Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent phone and verbal communication skills
• Responsible and tremendous follow through
• Self-starter/self-disciplines/personal accountability
• Compassionate
• Views themselves as a resource to potential customers
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with team members in all positions.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc. that are necessary for business development.

Responsibilities

• leading the process of intake and financial verification for skilled nursing homes admissions
• driver of all referrals for placement to appropriate facility to ultimately continue census growth
• works closely with the center's admissions team and the Managed Care Organization to ensure that all necessary paperwork and authorization numbers are obtained prior to admission and that all pertinent paperwork is sent to the center to facilitate a smooth admission

Benefits

• excellent salary
• outstanding benefits package
• life and disability plans
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed