Admissions Coordinator

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

PTO & Sick Time

Medical / RX / Vision / EAP & Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Victorian Village is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join the Business Development Team on-site, Monday-Friday, 8-5. You will handle referral intake, verify benefits, and coordinate admissions to ensure smooth patient transitions.

A strong knowledge of medical terminology and prior authorizations is preferred. The role is full-time, on-site at the Columbus location with a robust onboarding program and competitive hourly pay plus up to $300/month in

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital, physician practice or insurance environment.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Direct experience in insurance verification and prior authorizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage referral intake and admission for patients.
• Coordinate with departments to prepare for admission day.
• Verify Medicare benefits and secondary insurance for referred patients.
• Enter referral, admission, denial and conversion data in online systems.
• Assist in ensuring equipment, meds and necessities are ready for the patient.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Customer service

Prior authorizations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Victorian Village

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Admissions Coordinator

Full-time, Monday-Friday 8-5 PM, On-Site

Prior experience with insurance verification and prior authorization preferred

• Pay Range $21 - $31 per hour based on on years of experience
• Up to $300/ month in bonus incentives
• Extensive onboarding & training program
• Customizable Health Insurance Packages

Who We Are

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our team plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Responsibilities

What an Admissions Coordinator Does

The Admissions Coordinator serves as a member of the Business Development Team through managing the referral intake and admission of all patients. You will stay in close communication with all departments to prepare for the day of admission.

A Day in the Life

You will be a champion of The Select Medical Way, which includes: putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, developing and exploring new ideas, providing high‑quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Conversion Call with Business Development team each morning.
• Verify Medicare benefits and secondary/supplemental insurance plans of all referred patients as they arrive in Transitions of Care (TOC).
• Enter accurate referral, admission, denial and/or conversion data using various on‑line programs and databases.
• Ensure all deficiencies remain at 0% to eliminate holds and keep the hospital financially viable.
• Communicate relevant data to clinical liaisons, case managers, prior authorization team, and physicians to help prepare for admission.
• Point of coordinator on day of admissions to guarantee that all equipment, medication and other necessities are present in the patient’s room.
• Physically admit patient. Then, give a tour of the facility. Finally, receive signed consent to treat forms and file.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hospital, physician practice or insurance environment.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.

Preferred skills that will make you a successful Admissions Coordinator:

• Direct experiencein third party insurance verification and knowledge of how benefits under the Medicare program are applied.
• Previous experience as a customer service representative for a health insurance company or provider.
• Previous experiencewith obtaining prior authorizations.
• A High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Data

Benefits of Working with Us

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

We'd love for you to join the team!

**Select Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.