Admissions Coordinator, SNF - Impactful Patient Placement

Palomar Health; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a skilled admissions professional for its skilled nursing facility in Poway, CA. You will review admitting operations, manage bed assignments, and complete admission paperwork, coordinating with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure proper patient placement.

You will communicate with discharge planners and ensure patients have all vital information for transfer or admission. Strong English skills and MS Windows proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Review admitting department operations in a nursing home environment.
• Oversee in-patient functions and bed assignments; complete preliminary paperwork for admissions.
• Coordinate with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement.
• Verify insurance benefits coverage meets admission standards.
• Collaborate with discharge planners from acute care facilities to understand needs and ensure smooth transitions.
• Prepare patients with vital information and communicate with nursing staff to ensure readiness.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health is seeking a skilled admissions professional for its skilled nursing facility in Poway, CA. You will review admitting operations, manage bed assignments, and complete admission paperwork, coordinating with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure proper patient placement.

You will communicate with discharge planners and ensure patients have all vital information for transfer or admission. Strong English skills and MS Windows proficiency are required.