Admission Coordinator, Acute Rehabilitation (RN) - Signet Health Corporation

Overview

Signet Health is seeking an Admission Coordinator for the acute inpatient rehabilitation program at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana.

The Admission Coordinator will facilitate access to inpatient rehab and manage related communication. This position is essential to the rehab team, physicians, patients and caregivers. Primary duties include interviewing patients, preparing necessary admission documents, and serving as a key point of contact between the insurance provider, case manager(s), patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities:

• Track, and communicate patient referrals and patient referral status
• Meet and communicate with patients and families
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external case management staff
• Insurance verification
• Pre-certification submission
• Pre-certification checks/updates
• Weekly insurance updates for admitted patients
• Communicate weekly team conference notes
• Attend team conference, AM huddle, and unit meetings
• Initiate and track expedited appeals
• Assess potential patient charts for medical necessity, medical stability, therapy needs and other qualifying criteria
• Provide estimated LOS according to IRF-PAI
• Code/tier patients working with HIM Coder
• Backup Clinical Liaison, and PPS Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• RN license, Bachelor's - preferred.
• Experience as an Admission Coordinator in acute rehabilitation or closely related field is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of payor requirements.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook email system, database systems and ability to learn EMR and CRM system.
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instruction, follow Policy and Procedures, and be responsive to supervision; work cooperatively with people; maintain an objective attitude; exercise professionalism with physicians, patients, caregivers, and co-workers.