Admissions Coordinator

Your experience matters

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospitalis part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

This position will work under the direction of the Director of Business Development and be responsible for patient admissions insurance verification and other insurance verification duties as directed. This individual will be responsible for obtaining the necessary demographic information of the patient which may require interviewing patients or their representatives. This position is also responsible for preparing/processing admitting forms and keeps abreast of all new insurance updates and regulations.

An Admissions Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Leads the admissions office process in IRF sites.
• Coordinates all facility tours provided to potential patients and guests providing outcomes and clinical data pertaining to their specific needs.
• Ability to independently make decisions on prioritization of processing referrals and insurance authorizations based on clinical readiness.
• Compiles reports on patient outcomes data for liaisons and partner healthcare centers.
• Attends Hospital-wide operations meetings to report on potential admissions patient needs and pipeline information.
• Coordinates the flow of information through the admissions process and forwards to appropriate departments for the successful completion of admission.
• Collect and record all information necessary for admitting patients.
• Immediately notifies appropriate rehab liaison to perform a clinical evaluation.
• Communicates admission status and coordinates all aspects of rehab admission.
• Pre- Admit all patients into appropriate EMR/Billing system obtain correct demographic clinical and insurance information.
• Contact patients insurance to confirm and determine amount of coverage and benefits deductible due length of stay and if pre-certification is required in order to complete Insurance Benefit Verification form.
• Obtain pre-certification for inpatient rehabilitation stay and document necessary information for case management to follow up once patient admits.

• Other duties as assigned

  Why join us...

  We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life accident criticalillnesshospital indemnityinsurance short-andlong-term disability paid familyleaveand paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation andcertificationtuitionassistance loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental healthservicesand discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

  What were looking for...

• High school diploma required; associates or bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare admissions insurance authorization patient access rehabilitation or case management support preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification authorization processes denials management and healthcare reimbursement practices.
• Experience working with electronic health records and referral management systems.
• Strong organizational communication and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented healthcare environment.

  EEOC Statement

  North Florida Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.