Compassionate Admissions Coordinator - Elder Care & Rehab

Lifepoint Health; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K Benefits

Competitive PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital seeks an Admissions Coordinator to screen admissions, coordinate with departments, and manage the waitlist for residents of a LTC facility. You will assist in MDS/RAI processes, support the MDS Coordinator and Social Worker, and address barriers that affect resident placement and care planning.

You will work with Elder care teams to ensure timely, compliant admissions and to maintain high standards of patient care and documentation. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years admitting and/or medical insurance experience.
• Experience with patient admissions and understanding insurance benefits.
• Proficiency with standard office software and written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses Elders and family, caregivers, or legal representatives.
• Determines and arranges internal/external services for admissions.
• Participates in case reviews and coordinates with healthcare teams.
• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
• Maintains MDS accuracy and supports MDS Coordinator and Social Worker.
• Review applications, manage waitlist, and assist with patient placement.

Skills

Interviews & assessments

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Office software

Education

High School Diploma

Some college preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Eastern Iowa Rehab Hospital seeks an Admissions Coordinator to screen admissions, coordinate with departments, and manage the waitlist for residents of a LTC facility. You will assist in MDS/RAI processes, support the MDS Coordinator and Social Worker, and address barriers that affect resident placement and care planning.

You will work with Elder care teams to ensure timely, compliant admissions and to maintain high standards of patient care and documentation. Strong communication is essential.