Admissions Coordinator Inpatient Rehabilitation at Ascension

Pensacola, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Admission Coordination, Clinical Assessment, Insurance Verification, Pre-certification, Patient Acuity Assessment, Transfer Coordination, Healthcare Administration, Payer Source Familiarity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Pensacola, Florida Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Full-Time Our new facility will open in July 2026 to provide continuous care for patients recovering from strokes, trauma, and other major injuries. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Coordinate and facilitate patient admission according to patient acuity, bed availability, and required services. Perform onsite clinical assessments of potential candidates. Coordinate transfer process, working with referral sources, insurance companies, and various healthcare staff and departments. Monitor patient’s insurance status during hospital stay. Assist with development and improvement of processes designed to keep referral sources informed of patient status and discharge recommendations. Provide pre-admission assessment, insurance verification, and pre-certification for admission What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse preferred. Rehab Therapist preferred. Social Worker preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. What additional preferences we're seeking Experience with health care admissions processes and pre-authorization Familiarity with payer sources and insurance products Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate patient admissions based on acuity and bed availability while performing onsite clinical assessments. Manage the transfer process by collaborating with referral sources, insurance companies, and healthcare staff.