Healthcare Admissions Coordinator - Intake & Referrals

ALIYA Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Zusammenfassung

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Central Intake Specialist to coordinate incoming referrals and support the admissions process across our skilled nursing facilities. This role serves as a central point of contact for referral sources, hospitals, discharge planners, and facility admissions teams, ensuring referrals are processed promptly and accurately.

The ideal candidate will maintain organized records, enter data into PCC or similar systems, verify information, and

Qualifikationen

• Experience in healthcare admissions or central intake preferred.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute healthcare experience preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital referrals, discharge planning, insurance verification, and admissions documentation preferred.
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or similar healthcare software preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information.

Aufgaben

• Receive, review, and process incoming referrals for ALIYA Healthcare facilities.
• Respond promptly to referral inquiries from hospitals, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, and other referral sources.
• Review referral documentation for completeness and follow up to obtain missing information.
• Enter and maintain accurate referral and admissions information in designated systems.
• Coordinate with facility admissions teams and clinical leadership to determine referral status and next steps.
• Track referrals across facilities and communicate updates to the appropriate team members.
• Follow up on pending referrals to support timely decisions and prevent delays in the admissions process.
• Communicate facility availability, admission requirements, and referral status to referral sources as appropriate.
• Assist with identifying the most appropriate facility based on clinical needs, location, payer requirements, and facility capabilities.
• Maintain organized records of referrals, admissions, declined referrals, and follow-up activities.
• Monitor referral activity and provide updates or reports to leadership as needed.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with hospital partners and facility teams through timely, clear communication.
• Ensure referral information and patient records are handled confidentially and in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve referral processing, communication, and intake workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Jobbeschreibung

ALIYA Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Central Intake Specialist to coordinate incoming referrals and support the admissions process across our skilled nursing facilities. This role serves as a central point of contact for referral sources, hospitals, discharge planners, and facility admissions teams, ensuring referrals are processed promptly and accurately.

The ideal candidate will maintain organized records, enter data into PCC or similar systems, verify information, and