Admissions Coordinator

SSM Health; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare team as an Admissions Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in patient intake and insurance verification. This position offers the chance to develop professional skills in a supportive environment focused on patient care and teamwork. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including customizable health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. Be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes quality care and community well-being, making a real difference in patients' lives every day.

Benefits

Customizable Health Insurance Packages

Free Physical Therapy

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Short and Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in Admissions or Pre-Admissions required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance verification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage referral intake and admissions for all patients.
• Ensure timely insurance verifications and resolve deficiencies.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to patients.

Skills

Patient Communication

Insurance Verification

Data Entry

Customer Service

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Excel

HMS/MedHost

Job description

*A joint venture with Select Medical & Banner Health*

Peoria, AZ

A day in the life: 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.

Admissions Coordinator

*Up to $300 in monthly bonus incentives**Customizable Health Insurance Packages *Free Physical Therapy* *Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program*

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Who We Are

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint-venture partnership between Select Medical and Banner Health. This hospital provides inpatient physical rehabilitation for patients who are medically complex and in need of a stay after suffering severe or traumatic injuries. Select Medical brings their specialty care for complex patients with neurological disorders and other multiple co-morbidities to the Peoria Community through this partnership.

As the Admissions Coordinator, you are one of the first faces our patients see when coming to our rehab hospital. The Admissions Coordinator is a key member of our admissions/business development team and keep everything moving smoothly within the department.

Benefits of being an Admissions Coordinator with us:

• The ability to grow and learn new skills
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Competitive rates
• Team-oriented culture
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

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.

• Oversees the pull-through process for the hospital under the direction of the Director of Business Development - providing support, customer service and timely resolution of all aspects for admissions and seeking assistance from the DBD or CEO as needed
• Ensures that all deficiencies remain at 0% to eliminate holds, working with CBO and HIM to ensure any errors are resolved.
• Ensures every referral is timely and accurately entered in Transitions of Care
• Processes timely insurance verifications
• Assists in pre-cert/authorization process – tracks for follow up and timely processing
• Works with DBD, CEO and other leaders to ensure timely admissions from time of referral
• Works with team to resolve occasional challenges and overcome obstacles
• Is admissions focused
• For Case Manager: Provides appropriate documents to Case Management team timely
• Enters patient data in HMS/MedHost when pre-admitting, and enters details of patient’s benefits and billing instructions.
• Completes admissions paperwork and reviews all patient forms/demographics with patient/responsible party. Secures signatures on all necessary documents. Scans completed documents, including insurance cards and photo ID.
• Leads the morning meeting with census, budgeted numbers, etc.
• Communicates admissions time, bed number, physician, etc. to the hospital when there is a confirmed admission.
• Provides tours of hospital.
• Provides customer service by accurately answering questions, for internal and external customers.
• Manages LOA's in HMS/MedHost, ensuring accurate entries for all LOA patients. Completes forms as necessary for corrections.
• Review and enter daily census via Select Portal by 11am EST. Ensure accuracy on a daily basis, as well as initiating any changes/updates that might be necessary.
• Performs Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• A minimum of two years' experience performing a broad range of duties with an Admissions or Pre-Admissions Department required.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred
• Knowledge of insurance verification preferred
• Experience working with Excel and databases
• Previous experience within a physical rehabilitation setting preferred.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• An extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Up to $300 in monthly bonus incentives.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• Pet Insurance Plans
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.
• Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Stroke
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.