Admissions Specialist

Job Summary Under the supervision of the Department Manager, coordinates the smooth intake of all admissions. Maintains communication with referral source, external case managers and insurance companies, and assists with the coordination of services. Job Summary Under the supervision of the Department Manager, coordinates the smooth intake of all admissions. Maintains communication with referral source, external case managers and insurance companies, and assists with the coordination of services. Essential Functions Ensures completion of all necessary processes to facilitate patient intake. Serves as a liaison/contact person between acute care hospitals, the community, and facility programs. Notifies physicians and/or program directors, as appropriate, regarding referrals and potential admissions. Responds to all inquiries and identifies alternate community resources to address presenting needs when facility is unable to meet the need. Assures medical orders from appropriate source are complete, arranges for medical equipment, pharmacy, and supplies prior to new admissions as appropriate. Manages ongoing contact with payer as necessary, and obtains continued stay approvals with the business office. Manages the documentation of communication and shares this with the team. Assures that facility is ready to meet the patient’s needs through coordinating arrangements for care plans among hospital staff, the physician, the patient, the family, other community resources, and staff. Prompts team to arrange for training of staff regarding unfamiliar procedures or problems pertaining to the patient’s care, coordinates visits of staff to the hospital for patient conferences, and communicates information regarding a patient to staff. Qualifications Preferred Associate's Degree related field 3 years of relevant experience a rehabilitation or acute care setting. 5 years of relevant experience Prior experience with persons requiring long-term acute care, sub-acute care, long-term care, home care and/or hospice. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Intake Continuing Care - Corporate Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr