at Rush Specialty Hospital, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Admissions Coordinator
Job ID
294457
Location
US-IL-Chicago
Experience (Years)
2
Category
Administrative - Administrative Services
Street Address
516 South Loomis Street
Company
Rush Specialty Hospital
Position Type
Full Time
Overview
Rush Specialty Hospital Rehabilitation
*A new joint venture with Select Medical & Rush University System for Health*
RUSH Specialty Hospital Rehabilitation
516 South Loomis Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Admissions Coordinator
As the Admissions Coordinator, you are one of the first faces our patients see when coming to our rehab hospital. The Admissions Coordinator is a key member of our admissions/business development team and keep everything moving smoothly within the department.
Benefits of being an Admissions Coordinator with us:
The ability to grow and learn new skills
Advancement and growth opportunities
Gaining health care experience
Competitive rates
Team-oriented culture
Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)
Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Admissions Coordinator facilitates a timely, accurate and otherwise effective referral intake as outlined in the admission workflow process. The Admissions Coordinator provides analytical insight into the admissions data and referral patterns for effective and sustained business development. Coordinates activities with other departments as needed and participates in other related organizational activities.
Oversees the pull-through process for the hospital under the direction of the Director of Business Development - providing support, customer service and timely resolution of all aspects for admissions and seeking assistnace from the DBD or CEO as needed
Ensures that all deficiencies remain at 0% to eliminate holds, working with CBO and HIM to ensure any errors are resolved.
Ensures every referral is timely and accurately entered in Transitions of Care
Processes timely insurance verifications
Assists in pre-cert/authorization process - tracks for follow up and timely processing
Works with DBD, CEO and other leaders to ensure timely admissions from time of referral
Works with team to resolve occasional challenges and overcome obstacles
Is admissions focused
For Case Manager: Provides appropriate documents to Case Management team timely
Enters patient data in HMS/MedHost when pre-admitting, and enters details of patient's benefits and billing instructions.
Completes admissions paperwork and reviews all patient forms/demographics with patient/responsible party. Secures signatures on all necessary documents. Scans completed documents, including insurance cards and photo ID.
Leads the morning meeting with census, budgeted numbers, etc.
Communicates admissions time, bed number, physician, etc. to the hospital when there is a confirmed admission.
Provides tours of hospital.
Provides customer service by accurately answering questions, for internal and external customers.
Manages LOA's in HMS/MedHost, ensuring accurate entries for all LOA patients. Completes forms as necessary for corrections.
Review and enter daily census via Select Portal by 11am EST. Ensure accuracy on a daily basis, as well as initiating any changes/updates that might be necessary.
Performs Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
A minimum of two years experience performing a broad range of duties with an Admissions or Pre-Admissions Department required.
Preferred Experience
Knowledge of Medical terminology preferred
Knowledge of insurance verification preferred
Experience working with Excel and databases
Previous experience within a physical rehabilitation setting preferred.
Additional Data
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas
Other benefits of the position include:
Excellent Orientation Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Days (EID)
Health, Dental, and Vision... For full info follow application link.
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
