Patient Assessment Coordinator Full Time Inland Empire

Kindred Hospital Westminster; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

ScionHealth Westminster is seeking a patient admissions coordinator to assess patients and coordinate admissions. The role emphasizes strong clinical information gathering, effective communication, and collaboration with referral sources and hospital teams.

You will educate families about admission benefits, assist with tours, and ensure timely, compliant processing of patient information across departments. Fluency in English and dependable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required or preferred in healthcare field.
• Experience in healthcare settings and understanding of LTACH benefits is a plus.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments per company standards.
• Educate patients and families about benefits and admissions process.
• Assist in hospital tours for families and referral sources as needed.
• Coordinate admission processes and physician communications.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Clinical patient assessments

Stress/crisis response

Team collaboration

Travel awareness

Attendance reliability

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 16-bed ICU and four negative pressure rooms. Located just outside of downtown Westminster, we are surrounded by restaurants and shops within a short drive.

Job Summary

Conducts patient assessments in accordance with company standards for appropriate patients for potential admission into the system. Maintains positive relationships with referral sources, sales teams, admission, managed care, clinical and operational teams. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefits information of patients for possible admission into our ScionHealth Specialty Hospitals. Collects, organizes, evaluates, and communicates pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills. Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence. Possesses strong attention to detail and commitment to following all processes set forth. Operates with a sense of urgency to produce quick results. Maintains all patient information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient assessment in accordance with company standards.
• Work closely with patients and their family members to educate them on the benefits of Kindred Hospital.
• Assist in conducting tours of the hospital with families and referral sources as needed
• Facilitates the timely admission of patients from the referral sources: Identifies medical record information needed from referring facility; Completes the Pre-Admission Clinical Evaluation (PACE) form to assist in evaluating appropriateness of admission; Facilitates and coordinates physician-to-physician communication as necessary; Identifies specific patient needs for equipment, supplies and consult services
• Meets with management staff, participates in marketing meetings and serves on various
• Internal committees as assigned.
• Maintains a state-of-the-art knowledge of areas of responsibility and develops and follows a program of continuing education.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintains all information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Clinical Background with ability to conduct Patient Assessments.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare marketing and plan development.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: Varies by Region
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range: $31.25-$45.02/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness

Qualifications

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Degree in healthcare related field preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Healthcare professional licensure preferred.
• Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker license

Experience

• Two (2) years clinical patient care/treatment experience in healthcare field preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers as related to LTACH benefits