Central Admissions Coordinator

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

We’re seeking an experienced Central Admissions Coordinator to lead hospital referral development and manage patient transitions into our skilled nursing facilities. The ideal candidate has direct experience in long-term care admissions or hospital discharge coordination. They should confident in building relationships with case managers, physicians, and referral sources. If you’ve worked in SNF admissions, hospital liaison roles, or post-acute care placement, please apply now!

We'll pay based on experience, and offer a great work environment with generous benefits, including 401(k) plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, along with other fringe benefits.

Job duties:

· Demonstrate growth in hospital referrals, as reflected in an increase of overall occupancy and quality mix in assigned long-term care facilities.

· Help create an atmosphere of warmth and calm within the facilities as well as a culture that actively supports company’s mission, vision and values.

· Build strong relationships with hospitals, doctors, case managers, and insurance companies.

· Track daily bed availability and share updates with referral sources.

· Manage referrals by honoring patient requests or placing them in appropriate facilities based on needs and availability.

· Work with nursing and business staff to ensure smooth patient admissions and transitions.

· Gather and share accurate patient and discharge information with the care team.

· Follow internal admission procedures and involve clinical leaders when needed.

· Monitor hospital readmissions and follow up on patient return plans.

· Attend monthly meetings with facility administrators to review performance and set new goals.

· Keep patient information private and follow all HIPAA guidelines.

· Help resolve any issues between hospitals and the facility to ensure quality service.

Requirements:

• Two+ years of experience interacting and working with hospital-based clinicians (case managers, nurses, discharge planners and social workers). Must have the clinical knowledge to effectively screen potential new residents
• Direct experience with post-acute admissions or hospital discharge coordination
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and insurance authorizations
• Comfortable working independently across multiple sites

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or familial status, age, or mental or physical handicap.