Admissions Coordinator

The Carpenter Health Network; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO and Holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Carpenter Health Network in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Admissions Coordinator to join our central intake team. You will coordinate patient admissions and transfers, verify insurance and obtain authorizations, and communicate with clinical liaisons to keep cases moving smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring healthcare setting experience, strong customer service skills, and comfort with multiple software systems.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating patient admissions and transfers.
• Ability to verify insurance and obtain authorizations.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred (min 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admission and transfer processes.
• Complete insurance verifications and authorizations.
• Communicate with clinical liaisons regarding patient status.
• Manage documentation and use systems to support daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Insurance verification systems

Authorization workflows

Job description

The Carpenter Health Network is building an exceptional team to navigate a full post-acute care continuum!

We are hiring an experienced, self-driven, motivated Admissions Coordinator for our central intake in Baton Rouge, LA

We offer you:

an excellent compensation package, comprehensive benefits package including Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), medical, dental and vision insurance, 401-K retirement plan, PTO and holidays, opportunities for growth, bonus potential and more!

Job Duties:

• Assisting with the coordination of patient admission and transfer process
• Complete insurance verification and authorization
• Communicate with clinical liaisons regarding patient status
• Efficiently manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and utilize various systems and software to support daily operations.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Candidate should possess previous working experience with insurance companies to include verifications, authorizations, and referrals.
• Excellent customer service skill required to answer incoming calls, that includes family members and referring entities.
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Only candidates with appropriate experience will be considered.