Admissions Coordinator | Care Management | St. Cloud Hospital

CentraCare; Saint Cloud (MN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Admissions Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in patient transition management. In this full-time, remote position, you will be responsible for screening referrals and coordinating patient admissions, ensuring a seamless process from acute care to post-acute settings. Your expertise in social work and patient evaluation will be crucial in verifying insurance eligibility and making informed decisions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care and support a diverse workforce committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in social work or admissions planning.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transitions from acute to post-acute care.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility based on plan policy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Knowledge of Regulations

Patient Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Admissions Coordinator | Care Management | St. Cloud Hospital

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 218617

Join our Care Management Team at the St. Cloud Hospital as an Admissions Coordinator. This is a full-time, remote position, working 72 hours every two weeks, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Job Summary:
As the Admissions Coordinator with our Care Management Team, you will be responsible for referral screening and coordination of transition of patients from the acute care setting to the post-acute setting. You will serve as the primary contact for these patients, ensuring timely follow up and response, gathering clinical information and diagnosis to determine the appropriateness of admission in collaboration with the facility team. You will also verify patient eligibility for insurance coverage based on plan policy.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social work, admissions/discharge planning, or managed care contract interpretation.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Minnesota upon hire.
• Knowledge of patient/resident evaluation and triage procedures.
• Ability to organize and coordinate.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to Transitional Care and Long-Term Care.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

About the company

CentraCare Health is an integrated health care system in Central Minnesota.