Central Supply - CNA

Remington Transitional Care Center; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Transitional Care Center in Richardson, TX, seeks a Central Admissions Specialist. This full-time role involves supporting the admissions department in the pre-admission, admission, and follow-up processes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in health care sales, demonstrating strong communication and empathy skills. Responsibilities include coordinating resident referrals, physician assignments, and maintaining necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least one year of experience in Health Care Sales/Marketing/Insurance preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support the admissions department’s activities in the admission and follow-up processes.
• Review prospective resident referrals financially and clinically.
• Coordinate assignments of attending physicians.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Experience in Health Care Sales/Marketing/Insurance

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Job Details: Richardson, TX 75082 | Full Time | Health Care

Overview

The Central Admissions Specialist supports the admissions department’s activities in the pre-admission, admission, discharge, and follow-up processes.

Essential Functions

• Receives prospective resident referrals and reviews them financially and clinically with supporting tools (e.g., clinical and financial grid from assigned accounts).
• Tracks pre-admission referral activity daily/weekly.
• Coordinates the assignment of attending physicians.
• Confirms level of care approval obtained and, when indicated, obtains OBRA screen (PASSAR, MIMR).
• Confirms financial approval and acquires necessary documentation.
• Obtains prior approval number from payer on a per case basis when authorized.
• Communicates potential risks to the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• Confirms specialized equipment is ordered as indicated (review contract content for need to obtain prior approval from authorized payer).
• Completes demographic information in AHT or PCC, scans, emails or faxes to the appropriate facility and department.
• Receives necessary financial information from the discharging source before patient arrival, and distributes it to case management, social services, and the business office.
• Tracks acute hospital admissions to follow up and facilitate readmission of residents.
• Coordinates weekend/holiday admissions.
• Facilitates receipt of all necessary documentation from the referring institution.
• Reviews computerized census system daily.
• Maintains waiting list and inquiry list.
• Coordinates room assignment designation.
• Accesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
• Promotes optimal communication among program staff, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, and residents.
• Appropriately accesses resources of the company’s regional offices for consultation and program development support.
• Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc., as necessary, and routinely shares personal knowledge with staff, other managers, and facility personnel.
• Participates in sales events and meetings as needed in the medical and non-medical communities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change, patient needs, and customer expectations; meets company standards relating to deadlines and attendance.
• Establishes and maintains exemplary standards for department appearance and staff presentation; ensures compliance with company and facility policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all safety and risk‑management protocols and programs.
• Participates in direct and indirect patient‑care activities as warranted.
• Participates in quality‑improvement activities that reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians, administrators, and coworkers.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Performs other duties or functions as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of experience in Health Care Sales/Marketing/Insurance or commensurate education (preferred).
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Skills

• Communication: talks with healthcare workers, doctors, nurses, families, and patients daily; must be friendly and able to listen to needs and concerns.
• Empathy: works with people who may be injured, infirmed, or confused and their families; understanding needs and concerns is crucial.
• Detail‑oriented: works with medical records and must organize and process this information for use in the facility and with referring facilities.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with computers to input data; may need to use coding and classification software and electronic health record systems.