Admissions Coordinator- Part Time

ClearSky Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to manage patient admissions, verify insurance, and act as a liaison with managed care. You will coordinate admissions, collect signatures, and input data into the patient accounting system.

This role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with Clinical Liaisons, physicians, and case managers to ensure timely, accurate admission processes and patient care.

Qualifications

• One year experience in medical admissions or business office.
• Familiarity with patient accounting systems.
• Ability to verify insurance coverage and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions activity of all patients; directs and delegates tasks and responsibilities.
• Completes admission paperwork including obtaining signatures and reviews information with patient and family; inputs data into patient accounting system.
• Communicates referral and admission information to appropriate personnel.
• Verifies patient insurance information including benefits, coverages, limits, billing information; submits into Business Office.
• Maintains current referral logs, admission statuses, and patient listings for distribution to all necessary personnel.
• Implements efficient processes to improve the flow of information to Clinical Liaisons, physicians, case managers, nursing, and therapy departments.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety; complies with infection control standards.
• Maintains regular attendance and completes required trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Data entry

Confidentiality

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

The Admissions Coordinator is 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. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates admissions activity of all patients; directs and delegates tasks and responsibilities.
• Completes admission paperwork including obtaining appropriate signatures and reviews information with patient and family. Inputs data into patient accounting system.
• Communicates referral and admission information to appropriate personnel.
• Verifies patient’s insurance information including benefits, coverages, limits, billing information, etc. In accordance with policy, communicates this information accordingly and submits it into Business Office.
• Maintains current and accurate referral logs, admission statuses, and patient listings for distribution to all necessary personnel.
• Implements efficient processes to continually improve the flow of information to Clinical Liaisons, physicians, case managers, nursing, therapy and all departments involved in patient care.
• Works with internal staff, including Clinical Liaisons and physicians, to ensure referrals and admissions are handled appropriately and to the benefit of the patient.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience

• One (1) year experience in Business Office or Admissions Office in a medical setting required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation

• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 10 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.