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divh2Admissions Coordinator/h2pOur hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve./ppThe Admissions Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with patients and their families to ensure all admission requirements to the facility are met and verifies insurance coverage. Acts as a liaison to managed care companies, facilitating admissions, hospital returns, and referral source. This position must integrate company values into daily practice./ppstrongEssential Functions:/strong/pulliCoordinates admissions activity of all patients; directs and delegates tasks and responsibilities./liliCompletes admission paperwork including obtaining appropriate signatures and reviews information with patient and family. Inputs data into patient accounting system./liliCommunicates referral and admission information to appropriate personnel./liliVerifies patients insurance information including benefits, coverages, limits, billing information, etc. In accordance with policy, communicates this information accordingly and submits it into Business Office./liliMaintains current and accurate referral logs, admission statuses, and patient listings for distribution to all necessary personnel./liliImplements efficient processes to continually improve the flow of information to Clinical Liaisons, physicians, case managers, nursing, therapy and all departments involved in patient care./liliWorks with internal staff, including Clinical Liaisons and physicians, to ensure referrals and admissions are handled appropriately and to the benefit of the patient./liliProvides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards./liliMaintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule./liliPerforms other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization./li/ulpstrongMinimum Job Requirements/strong/ppstrongMinimum Education Experience:/strong/pulliOne (1) year experience in Business Office or Admissions Office in a medical setting required./li/ulpstrongRequired Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:/strong/pulliMust maintain acceptable driving record, current drivers license, and insurability./li/ulpstrongRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strong/pulliDemonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management./liliDemonstrates critical thinking skills./liliEffective organizational and time management skills./liliEffective written and verbal communication skills./liliAbility to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks./liliAbility to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards./liliAbility to work independently./liliAbility to maintain proper levels of confidentiality./liliAbility to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization./li/ulpstrongPhysical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:/strong/pulliA significant amount of sitting for prolonged periods of time./liliLifting/exerting of up to 10 lbs./liliSufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard./liliClose vision and the ability to adjust focus./liliAbility to hear overhead pages./li/ul/div