RN Clinical Assessment Liaison, Frazier Rehab Institute, Weekend, Part-time

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admission Coordinator works with staff at referring facilities to identify and assess potential patients for rehab services. They evaluate the medical records of potential patients to ensure medical necessity for acute rehab and act as the primary liaison between the patient, referring facility, physicians, payers, and Frazier Rehab Institute. This role prepares, educates, and facilitates transitions for patients from acute care to the rehab setting, ensuring any special needs are arranged prior to admission. The coordinator also provides necessary insurance information for verification and obtains precerts, gathers clinical and non-clinical patient information for a Preadmission Assessment, and conducts or coordinates marketing programs to referral sources to maximize referrals to Frazier.

Requirements

Kentucky RN license (Associate or Bachelors Degree) or other licensed clinical professional
Five years minimum of nursing/licensed clinical experience working with a broad base of patient types/diagnosis.
Previous rehabilitation experience required.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Third Party Payer systems also required.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent psychosocial assessment skills
Short term crisis intervention skills
Understanding of medical terminology
Previous insurance experience
Effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Effective time management.
Professionalism to interact with staff at all levels of hospital leadership and clinical staff.
Effective at building and maintaining internal and external relationships that support department mission.
Computer skills for applications noted below.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.
Excellent ITW, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with patient/family counseling and problem resolution preferred.
Marketing and sales background also preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with staff at referring facilities to identify and assess potential patients for rehab services.
Evaluates the medical records of potential patients to ensure medical necessity for acute rehab.
Acts as the primary liaison between the patient, referring facility, physicians, payers and Frazier Rehab Institute.
Prepares, educates and otherwise facilitates transitions for patients from acute care to the rehab setting.
Ensures any special needs of the patient are properly arranged for prior to the patient’s admission.
Provides necessary insurance information on potential patients to Insurance Verification and/or Financial Counselor and obtains all necessary precerts prior to a patient’s admission.
Gathers clinical and non-clinical patient information to complete a required online Preadmission Assessment for all incoming patients.
Conducts or coordinates informational/marketing programs to referral sources as needed to maximize referrals to Frazier.
Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, the Standards of Behavior, and the Standards of Professional Appearance and Conduct.
Works with appropriate staff at referring facilities (e.g. physicians, discharge planners) to establish and maintain referral sources.
Evaluates the medical records of potential patients and identifies rehab potential according to criteria established by the Medical Staff.
Accurately presents the condition of incoming patients to hospital staff.
Educates and prepares the patient and/or the family for admission.
Explores and secures financial coverage for services.
Plans and organizes the programs and operations of the department within the Hospital’s strategic plan and mission statement.
Provides for services and solves problems relating to efficient operations of the department.
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.