Admissions Coordinator — Patient Access & Care Liaison

Lifepoint Health®; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K benefits

Competitive PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, seeks an Admissions Coordinator to manage admissions, collaborate with departments, and support MDS/RAI processes in a LTC setting.

You will screen Elders and families, coordinate services, review applications, and participate in IDT and QAPI meetings, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Excellent communication and organizational skills with 2+ years in admissions recommended.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Admitting and/or medical insurance preferred.
• Experience in handling patient admissions preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance benefits and admitting forms.
• Proficiency in recording admissions reservations.
• Must have good organizational skills and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses Elders and/or family, caregivers, and legal representatives.
• Determines and arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress; collaborates with healthcare team.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for MDS/RAI processes.
• Ensures Elders reach maximum functional ability and maintains these abilities.
• Participates in admission processes and determines potential expenses.
• Reviews applications for admission and maintains waitlists.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Administrative experience

Admitting/insurance experience

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, seeks an Admissions Coordinator to manage admissions, collaborate with departments, and support MDS/RAI processes in a LTC setting.

You will screen Elders and families, coordinate services, review applications, and participate in IDT and QAPI meetings, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Excellent communication and organizational skills with 2+ years in admissions recommended.