Admission Coordinator

Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services is seeking an Admissions Coordinator (Non-Clinical) to manage hospital referrals for rehab and long-term care, communicate with discharge planners, and ensure timely collection of referral data.

The role includes entering patients into the EMR, daily follow-ups on pending referrals, completing admission paperwork, and coordinating with the care team. Knowledge of insurance, EMR, and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have genuine interest in geriatrics and assuring quality medical records of residents.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in routine.

Responsibilities

• Review all referrals submitted by hospitals for admission to rehab and/or LTC.
• Open communication with hospital discharge planners on acceptance or denial of patient referrals.
• Ensure required referral information and data are obtained timely prior to an admission arriving.
• Entering patients in the EMR.
• Follow up daily on all pending referrals.
• Completion admission paperwork.
• Bridge communication with the team regarding new admissions.
• Basic understanding of insurance, electronic medical records and medical terminology preferred.
• General use of Microsoft Office Tools.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Admission Coordinator - Non-Clinical

Admission Role would include:

1. Review all referrals submitted by hospitals for admission to rehab and/or LTC
2. Open communication with hospital discharge planners on acceptance or denial of patient referrals
3. Ensure required referral information and data are obtained timely prior to an admission arriving
4. Entering patients in the EMR
5. Follow up daily on all pending referrals
6. Completion admission paperwork
7. Bridge communication with the team regarding new admissions
8. Basic understanding of insurance, electronic medical records and medical terminology preferred
9. General use of Microsoft Office Tools

Qualifications:

Must have a genuine interest in geriatrics and assuring quality medical records of residents. Ability to adapt to frequent changes in routine.

Experience:

Minimum of three years in the medical field.Prefer LPN, RN, MSW, but college courses would be acceptable.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to walk, climb stairs, push and/or pull equipment and residents as needed. Prolonged standing or walking. Able to maintain high energy level throughout an eight hour shift. This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions described. These functions are not limited to the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these physical requirements.