Patient Admissions & Benefits Coordinator

Select Medical; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Onboarding & training

Health insurance packages

Job summary

Select Medical's Quad Cities facility is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join the Business Development Team on-site, Monday–Friday 8–5. You will manage referral intake, coordinate admissions, and ensure smooth patient transition from referral to bed assignment.

Responsibilities include verifying Medicare benefits, assessing secondary insurance, and communicating with case managers and physicians to prepare for admission. A strong emphasis on patient-first service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a hospital, physician practice or insurance environment.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Direct experience in third party insurance verification and Medicare benefits.
• Experience as a customer service representative for health insurance.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead conversion calls with Business Development each morning.
• Verify Medicare benefits and secondary insurance for referrals.
• Enter referral, admission, denial, and conversion data.
• Ensure deficiencies remain at 0% to keep the hospital financially viable.
• Coordinate data with clinical liaisons, case managers, and physicians to prepare for admission.
• Oversee admissions day equipment, medications and room setup.
• Physically admit patient and provide a facility tour.

Skills

Hospital experience

Medical terminology

Insurance verification

Prior authorizations

Customer service

Medicare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Select Medical's Quad Cities facility is seeking an Admissions Coordinator to join the Business Development Team on-site, Monday–Friday 8–5. You will manage referral intake, coordinate admissions, and ensure smooth patient transition from referral to bed assignment.

Responsibilities include verifying Medicare benefits, assessing secondary insurance, and communicating with case managers and physicians to prepare for admission. A strong emphasis on patient-first service and accuracy.