Purpose:
The Internal Admissions Coordinator represents the facility with the area hospitals and
other medical professionals. A member of the marketing team and an important part of the
overall team approach in the facility.
Qualifications:
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the
general public.
Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
Must have knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other insurances.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to
incorporate them into existing admission practices.
Software knowledge - Outlook, Excel, Word
Must understand and be up to date with the Federal and State regulations for SNF's
related to admissions.
Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
Ability to read and write in English
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Assessment of all referrals- communicate with appropriate staff
Communicate with case manager/online systems regarding pending referrals
Maintain all appropriate documentation on all accepted residents, to include 3008,
PASRR, FL2, UAI
Provide Business Office Manager with all financial documentation prior to admit.
Utilize IRM in tracking all referrals and potential admissions
Initiate the Admission Notification form to be distributed upon actual admission
Initiate the Discharge Notification form to be distributed upon actual discharge
Verify all Insurances on all potential admissions
Obtain authorization and levels on all applicable admissions
Completion of Admission Inquiry Tool
Complete admission paperwork within 48 hours of admission
Coordinate with family and physician on the necessary information required to
admit resident.
Communicate with external facilities and hospitals on bed availability.
Avant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national
origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic
information or any other category protected by law. In additional to federal requirements,
Avant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
Avant expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by
law. Improper interference with the ability of Avant's employees to perform their job
duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.