COORDINATOR at South Central Regional Medical Center

Laurel, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Healthcare Experience, Insurance Knowledge, Electronic Medical Records, Spreadsheets, Referral Processing, Customer Service, Communication, Team Collaboration, Discharge Planning, Billing Coordination, Data Tracking, Facility Tours, Interdisciplinary Communication, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Professional Representation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing administrative and operational activities for admission, discharge and/or transfer of residents in accordance with current standards and regulations, as well as established facility policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS · Prefer o 1 year experience in healthcare related field o Knowledge of insurance coverage and authorization process pertaining to short and long-term care, as well as computer skills to work in electronic medical record, spreadsheets, and other tools related to processing referrals is helpful o Current Nursing License- Mississippi Board of Nursing ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and practices. Demonstrates excellent customer service through attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / ASSIGNED TASKS · Timely review of referrals and collaboration with Medicare Reimbursement Coordinator to ensure referral is appropriate for skilled or long term care services. · Assist with timely process of referrals and facilitate the conversion of referrals to admission status · Participate in an open and collaborative relationship with referring entities and among facility departments to ensure timely and organized process for resident admission, discharge and/or transfer · Oversee preadmission services for inbound skilled residents, planned resident discharges, and care transitions · Participate in team meetings to review utilization of skilled services, continued stay needs, resident progress toward goals of stay, transition planning, and skilled bed hold review · Assist with discharge planning and preparation · Communicate efficiently and effectively with the Business Office to ensure pertinent information is in order for billing and collections (identifying payer status with resident/resident representative, checking eligibility, etc) · Maintains working knowledge of facility’s practices related to all payer types, contracts, etc. · Utilizes facilities software program to its full capacity to track and trend admission and discharge data · Provides tours of facility as well as information regarding the facility and services provided · Communicates with interdisciplinary team members regarding admissions, room assignments, transfers, and discharges · Maintains a professional and pleasant working relationship with referral agencies and community · Perform other job duties and tasks as assigned

Responsibilities

The Admissions Coordinator assists with planning and organizing administrative activities related to the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents. This includes reviewing referrals, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.