HLTC Admissions Coordinator

Position: HLTC Admissions Coordinator - FT - Days (74558,74968)
Hours:

8:30AM - 5PM, Weekdays

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate the admission/transfer/discharge of patients in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, established procedural guidelines and as directed by your supervisor.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

* Participate in the pre-admission and admission process as well as arranging for

transfer of patients to other centers should the need arise.

* Obtain pertinent information from patients and/or family members, referral sources, and appropriate social agencies and verify financial information prior to admission and completes admission paperwork with family and patient.

* Verify that the patient room, etc. is ready prior to admission.

* Sustain contact and provide support to patient/families to include help in dealing with the familys feelings and financial responsibilities.

* Daily visits to new admissions to provide a smooth admission transition.

* Orient the patient to the center environment.

* Send follow-up thank you notes to families within one week of admission.

* Meet frequently with other social workers and discharge planners within the community.

* Maintain up-to-date information about agencies to which referrals may be made.

* Maintain active waiting list file.

* Communicate admission information to other departments.

* Complete understanding of admission packet and ability to explain to family/patient.

* Evaluate patient at hospital for appropriate placement as needed.

* Knowledge of long-term care admission requirements.

* Knowledge of advanced directives.

* Knowledge and understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay and Third Party reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

* Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

* Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

* Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.

* Honor patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

* Comply with Corporate Compliance Program.

* Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

* Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

* Follow established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.

* Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

* Comply with all Privacy & Security programs.

ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS

* Attendance

* Punctuality

* Professional Appearance

* Communicates well with patients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor and answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.