Admissions Coordinator (Full-time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Coordinator for the Rehab Administration to plan and evaluate admissions.

You will screen, process and coordinate all admissions, foster relationships with referral agencies, hospitals and physicians, and actively engage in marketing activities to support department goals.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Five years healthcare compliance experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: RN or licensed allied health professional required; multiple licenses acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assigns preliminary FIM scores, CMG and LOS targets with reimbursement estimates.
• Reviews diagnosis and comorbidities; suggests new processes or tools with Medical Director.
• Ensures viable discharge plan and prior authorization; verifies benefits and insurance.
• Performs pre-admission screening and onsite evaluations as needed; coordinates tasks.

Skills

RN license or allied health lic

Healthcare coordination

Education

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FIM scoring

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates the admissions process. Maintains responsibility for screening, evaluating, processing and coordinating all admissions to the department unit. Fosters relationships with referral agencies, hospitals and physicians, actively engaging in marketing activities. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' healthcare compliance experience: Preferred
• Preferred: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed allied health professional (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, or Clinical Social Worker): Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) or American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Assigns preliminary Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores (motor & cognitive), Case Mix Group (CMG), target Length of Stay (LOS) and expected reimbursement for Medicare patients. Works on activities of a diverse scope requiring minimal interpretation of policies and guidelines.
• Suggests the Rehabilitation Impairment Category (RIC), etiological diagnosis, secondary and related diagnosis, and any comorbidities present upon referral based on medical history, and reviews with Medical Director. Makes recommendations on new processes, tools and services. Supports and contributes to the development of new products, services or techniques.
• Ensures a viable discharge plan, expectation of significant practical improvement, established and realistic rehabilitation goals, and that the patient is medically stable/able to participate in an intensive rehabilitation program. Ensures prior authorization, verification of benefits and insurance coverage. Identifies payer expectations.
• Performs pre-admission screening, completes pre-admission screening forms and conducts onsite evaluations, as needed, on patients referred for acute inpatient rehabilitation. Solves escalated operational problems and technical issues. Prioritizes own weekly schedule and guides others in the completion of tasks within clearly defined schedules as set by leadership.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and reimbursement criteria as related to patient admissions and program development. Assists with orienting and providing on-the-job skills training to others.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 64869

Job Category : Coordinator

Posting Date : 2026-01-06T01:06:50+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Locations :

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $48.16 to $66.05. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Rehab Administration

Shift Length : 8 Hours