Admissions & Outreach Coordinator

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks an Admissions Coordinator to facilitate admissions to the Hyperbaric and Wound Care Units, assess eligibility and coordinate care with referral sources, patients and families. The role emphasizes timely communication, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with payors to obtain admission approvals while supporting quality patient care and unit efficiency.

Two years of clinical experience and a Bachelor's degree are preferred; Louisiana licensure is preferred

Qualifications

• Two years clinical experience in appropriate modality preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Louisiana State licensure preferred as LPN, RN, GSW/LCSW, PT, PTA, OT, COTA or ST.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work alone and utilize effective time management skills. Proficient in spreadsheet, word processing and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions to inpatient Hyperbaric and Wound Care Units.
• Evaluates and assesses referral patients to determine if patient meets admission criteria.
• Contacts payor source prior to admission to obtain admission approval to assigned units.
• Provides orientation for patients/family members/significant others to assigned units.
• Maintains accurate log of patient referrals and referral outcomes.

Skills

Admissions coordination

Communication

Healthcare experience

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center seeks an Admissions Coordinator to facilitate admissions to the Hyperbaric and Wound Care Units, assess eligibility and coordinate care with referral sources, patients and families. The role emphasizes timely communication, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration with payors to obtain admission approvals while supporting quality patient care and unit efficiency.

Two years of clinical experience and a Bachelor's degree are preferred; Louisiana licensure is preferred