Coordinator - Admissions

Ascension; Plainwell, Philadelphia (MI, Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to holistic patient care in a leading health system. This role focuses on coordinating patient admissions and facilitating clinical assessments, ensuring a seamless experience for patients and their families. With a commitment to community health and well-being, the organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about patient care and have the skills to navigate complex healthcare processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in patient coordination and clinical assessments is essential.
• Licensure in Social Work or Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admissions based on acuity and services.
• Facilitate communication with insurance and healthcare staff.

Skills

Patient Coordination

Clinical Assessment

Insurance Verification

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Hospital: Ascension Borgess - Pipp
• Location: Plainwell and Kalamazoo, MI

What You Will Do

Coordinate and facilitate patient admission according to patient acuity, bed availability, and required services.

• Perform onsite clinical assessments of potential candidates.
• Coordinate transfer process, working with referral sources, insurance companies, and various healthcare staff and departments.
• Monitor patient's insurance status during hospital stay.
• Assist with development and improvement of processes designed to keep referral sources informed of patient status and discharge recommendations.
• Provide pre-admission assessment, insurance verification, and pre-certification for admission.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Social Worker credentialed from the Michigan Board of Social Work preferred. Any level accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing preferred.
• Rehab Therapist preferred. Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) accepted from respective Michigan Board of License.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 3 years Critical Care experience.
• Patient and family care centered experience.
• Prior clinical education experience.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.