Admissions Coord HCC

JOB PURPOSE

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

• Participates in the pre-admission and admission process as well as arranging for transfer of patients to other centers should the need arise.
• Obtains pertinent information from patients and/or family members, referral sources, and appropriate social agencies and verifies financial information prior to admission and completes admission paperwork with family and patient.
• Verifies that the patient room, etc. is ready prior to admission.
• Sustains contact and provides support to patient/families to include help in dealing with the family’s feelings and financial responsibilities.
• Visits new admissions to provide a smooth admission transition.
• Orients the patient to the center environment.
• Sends follow-up thank you notes to families within one week of admission.
• Meets frequently with other social workers and discharge planners within the community.
• Maintains up-to-date information about agencies to which referrals may be made.
• Maintains active waiting list file.
• Communicates admission information to other departments.
• Completes understanding of admission packet and ability to explain to family/patient.
• Knowledge of long-term care admission requirements.
• Knowledge of advanced directives.
• Knowledge and understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, Private Pay and Third Party reimbursement.

Should possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services.

On-the-job training provided in admission guidelines.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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