Admissions Coordinator

Ernest Health, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HDHP Medical Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Dental and Vision

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking an Admissions Coordinator for Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital to coordinate patient admissions, verify insurance, and serve as a liaison with managed care providers. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, confidentiality, and patient-centered communication.

The position supports a premier inpatient rehab facility in Phoenix, offering comprehensive benefits and a team-focused environment for addressing patient needs and admissions processes.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a medical setting admissions or business office preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience encouraged.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with patients and families to verify admission requirements and insurance coverage.
• Act as liaison to managed care companies to facilitate admissions and referrals.
• Align daily practice with the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles.

Skills

Medical admissions experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Data entry

Tools

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Overview

Admissions Coordinator - Full Time - Phoenix, Arizona

We are seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, AZ)

is a premier, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Phoenix metro area. The hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and independence following serious medical events. Equipped with advanced therapy technology and supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, the hospital delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care. Its central Phoenix location provides accessibility to a diverse population while contributing to the region's rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• One (1) year experience in Business Office or Admissions Office in a medical setting preferred.
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

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. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.